Information Package

Master's of Visual Communication Design with Thesis

GİT506

DESIGN MANAGEMENT

Course Code
GİT506
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about design culture and management,
  2. Have knowledge about product design, branding and product identity-corporate identity in the field of visual communication,
  3. Can analyze design management strategies, develop innovative strategies both globally and locally,
  4. Know consumption dynamics and consumer behavior and can relate design expectations to project management processes.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to recognize and analyze the tools and business and strategy models used while designing and developing products and/or processes in the field of visual communication. In this framework, it is aimed to define and recognize the concept of design management. With the design management course, it is desired that the brands/designers who will take place in the global communication world acquire up-to-date information and skills that will enable them to maintain their competitive structure in ethical conditions.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Meeting and general information about course content/operation
2nd Week The concept of design management and its development in the historical process
3rd Week Relationship between product development and design management in the field of visual communication
4th Week The use of design management by brands working in the field of visual communication, case studies
5th Week Strategic thinking in design management. Discussions
6th Week Strategic action in design management. Discussions and case studies
7th Week Value creation and effective management by design. Case Studies
8th Week Correct design management and global competitive environment
9th Week Design thinking and innovation
10th Week Continuity and sustainability in design
11th Week Design management: brand and corporate identity studies - Student Projects
12th Week Design management: brand and corporate identity studies - Student Projects
13th Week Design management: brand and corporate identity studies - Student Projects
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingTextbooks:

-Tasarım Yönetimi, Brigitte Borja De Mozota, Mediacat Yayınları.
-Fikirleri Görselleştirmek: Bir Profesyonel Gibi Tasarım Yapıp Sunmak, Gregor Kriztian, Litetatür Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 90
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 3 25 75
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 8 8
Presentation (including preperation) 1 40 40
Field Research 3 35 105
Book Presentation 1 30 30
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8
K9
K10 X
K11
K12
K13 X
K14 X
K15 X