| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn creative thinking.
- Comprehends elements related to the brand/product/topic, evaluates them with a critical approach, and generates original ideas.
- Develops and applies original design concepts aligned with the product or topic.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
| Course Description | This course includes teaching methods of creative thinking, concept developing and producing ideas, and develop visual communication design projects using these methods. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction: Explanation of course scope, goals, and objectives |
|
2nd Week |
Concept development processes: Definitions and examples |
|
3rd Week |
Design process: Information gathering |
|
4th Week |
Design process: Creativity |
|
5th Week |
Design process: Problem solving |
|
6th Week |
Design process: Implementation / Application |
|
7th Week |
Evaluation and discussion of project topics |
|
8th Week |
Reporting and submission of project proposals in 3 different formats (written, visual, audio) |
|
9th Week |
Production process and in-class work/evaluations |
|
10th Week |
Production process and in-class work/evaluations |
|
11th Week |
Production process and in-class work/evaluations |
|
12th Week |
Production process and in-class work/evaluations |
|
13th Week |
Production process and in-class work/evaluations |
|
14th Week |
Project presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Foster, J. (2005), Fikir Nasıl Bulunur? İstanbul: MediaCat Yayınları.
Fisk, P. (2010). Yaratıcı Deha, İstanbul: MediaCat Yayınları.
Yanık, O. (2007). Yaratıcılık, İstanbul: Beslenme Saati Yayınları.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Practice
- Presentation
- Discussion
- Problem Solving
- Case Study
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Other |
1 |
10 |
| 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 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
|
| Individual or group work |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
32 |
32 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |