Critical Analysis and Writing for Design Field

Course Code:

GRA 611

Semester:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

15

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to provide students with the skills of doing research, reading and interpreting, and helping them to create the necessary academic infrastructure for their thesis studies.

Course Content:

This course is a preparatory step for the students to write and present their thesis. Through the content of this course, students gain intellectual knowledge about reading, interpreting and evaluating the literature related to the topic / problem area in which the student is expected to work under the responsibility and supervision of the thesis advisor.

Teaching Methods:

1 Lecture 2:Problem Solving 3:Discussion

Assessment Methods:

A: Exam , B:Assignment C: Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To follow the academic publications in the field and to work interdisciplinary	3, 9	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to make effective presentations	5, 6	1,2,3	A,C
To be able to produce studies that will contribute to literature	4, 10	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to do critical analysis	3	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to scientific research methods
2	Graphic Design Theories
3	Examination of design manifests
4	Evaluation of current design problems
5	Discussions about the future of graphic design education
6	1. Subject selection for the research project
7	Literature Review
8	Literature Review
9	Evaluation of paper drafts
10	2. Selection of subject for research project
11	Literature Review
12	Literature Review
13	Evaluation of paper drafts
14	Submission of papers and presentations

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-Term	1	%10
Assignment	4	%30
Seminar and Presentation
Project
Final Exam	1	%60
Total		%100
Contribution of fınal examination to overall grade		%60
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade		%40
Total		%100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop courage to search and try to creative design solutions as well as the functional purposes.			x
2	Awareness of professional responsibility to create designs considering cultural and individual needs of the audience.					x
3	Gain ability to conduct research, to create theoretical knowledge, and to make suggestions.					x
4	Ability to produce texts in academic formats.					x
5	Gain competence at the level of expertise in art and design related fields.					x
6	Ability to develop design projects by knowledge and skills in the field of design with a critical approach.				x
7	Ability to use technological equipments required by the field in advanced level.			x
8	Follows the current information about design culture, and adapts them to the projects.					x
9	Gain ability to the conduct interdisciplinary projects in the chosen field.				x
10	Ability to do extensive reading in design related fields.					x

ECTS

ECTS / WORKLOAD
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study	14	16	224
Assignments	4	30	120
Seminar and Presentation
Project
Mid-term Exam	1	24	24
Final	1	25	25
Total Work Load			435
Total Work Load / 25 (h) ECTS Credit of the Course			14,5
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

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