Experimental Illustration Studio

Course Code:

GRA 607

Semester:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

15

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Coordinator:

Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu

Courses given by:

Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to teach experimental illustration techniques, digital medium, the fundamentals of coloring, adjusting light, creating dimension and planning composition for experimental illustrations.

Course Content:

In Experimental Illustration Studio course, the difference between traditional and digital, experimental illustration, the efficiency of digital, experimental illustration in current design business environment are explained through international examples and presentations. They learn using the recent computer software in terms of creating digital illustrations. They apply drawing, coloring, adding texture and environment digitally. This course is an elective course specifically for graphic design students aim to work in the illustration field.

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 produce original artworks	1, 5	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to research, analyze and evaluate the field of graphic design	3, 10	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to use current technological tools in graphic design	7, 9	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to present works effectively	2, 4	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to illustration course, a brief history of illustration, relationship between technology and illustration.
2	Digital illustration - making pre-sketches in any program
3	Digital self-portrait project
4	Abstraction – working with deformation tools and geometric shapes
5	Digital drawing and photo collage
6	Experiments with different digital techniques
7	Workshop with an expert on digital illustration
8	Midterm
9	Workshop
10	Product illustration
11	Examining the examples of scientific illustration and giving technical information about the subject
12	Scientific illustration project
13	Storyboard (commercial film) project
14	Character and background designs for video games

Assessment

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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