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Program of Graphic Design

SGRA115

DESIGN CULTURE

Course Code
SGRA115
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. The ability to solve design problems and generate original ideas.
  2. The ability to think within a context.
  3. The ability to convey one's thoughts through verbal and visual means.
  4. The ability to creatively express an idea, concept, or phenomenon through visual means.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, the method of the creative process and the effects of creativity and culture on the design process are emphasized.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Design and Philosophy.
2nd Week Design and Concept Creation.
3rd Week Visual Culture.
4th Week Design and Environment.
5th Week Perception and Culture.
6th Week Midterm Exam.
7th Week Society and Perception.
8th Week Idea development.
9th Week Design Processes.
10th Week 2nd Midterm Exam.
11th Week Design disciplines.
12th Week Design, Art, and Science.
13th Week Presentation.
14th Week Final.
Recommended or Required ReadingTepecik, A., 2002. Grafik sanatlar: Tarih - Tasarım - Teknoloji. Detay Yayıncılık.
Barnard M., 2002. Sanat, Tasarım ve Görsel Kültür. Ütopya Yayınları.
Borja de Mozota, B., 2005. Tasarım Yönetimi. MediaCat Kitapları, Kapital Medya A.Ş.
Tunalı, İ., 2002. Tasarım Felsefesine Giriş. Yapı Yayın.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Uygulama
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 5 5
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 4 8
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 1 14
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5 X
K6 X X X
K7
K8 X
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14 X
K15
K16
K17