Experimental Graphic Printmaking Studio

Course Code:

GRA 608

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

15

Course Language:

Turkish

Courses given by:

Fevzi Karakoç

Course Assistants :

Fevzi Karakoç

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to teach both composition techniques associated with conceptual thinking and printmaking techniques applied through shape, form and image.

Course Content:

Graphic shaping techniques such as experimental collage, printmaking and form studies helps to enrich students’ visual thinking and creativity. This course is useful for doctorate students in terms of learning graphic shaping techniques and creating original works for the field of graphic arts.

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
Ability to use different materials and techniques together	1, 6	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to do field research	4, 10	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to create design ideas	5, 7	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to present ideas and designs	6	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction and the importance of printmaking in graphic design
2	Overview of contemporary art
3	Experiment with simple elements and materials
4	Continue experiments with black and white
5	Adding new materials
6	To continue to work by adding color
7	Criticisms and evaluations
8	Mid-term exam
9	Focus on multicolor in studies
10	Studies on color and form to achieve minimal artworks
11	Creating different patterns with various materials
12	Creating abstract graphic designs
13	Emphasizing design aesthetics with case studies
14	Presentations

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES		Quantity	Percentage
Mid-Term	1		%10
Assignment
Seminar and Presentation
Project	4		%30
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
Seminar and Presentation
Project	4	30	120
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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