Project: Contemporary Approaches in Graphic Design and Design Innovation

Course Code:

GRA 602

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

25

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

This course aims to give students the ability to use up-to-date technologies and encourage them to explore new forms of artistic expression.

Course Content:

In this course students research new application areas developed in graphic design depending on technology and produce designs for new media. Using a combination of graphic design softwares and coding languages, students create and deliver mobile and interactive conceptual projects that can be viewed on mobile devices and the Internet.

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 solutions to current design problems	1, 8, 10	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to follow the technological developments in the field	7, 9	1,2,3	A,C
To be able to do academic research	4, 10	1,2,3	A,C
Development of presentation skills	3, 5	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	The concept of innovation in graphic design
2	Research methods for graphic design
3	The relationship between technology and design
4	Developing solutions to current design problems
5	Determining the 1st project topic and presentation of examples
6	Discussion of project ideas
7	Evaluation of design sketches
8	Working on project
9	Submission of research reports and project presentations
10	Determining the 2nd project topic and presenting the examples
11	Discussion of project ideas
12	Evaluation of design sketches
13	Working on project
14	Submission of research reports and project presentations

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-Term	1	%10
Assignment
Seminar and Presentation	5	%10
Project	5	%20
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	20	280
Assignments
Seminar and Presentation	5	40	200
Project	5	30	150
Mid-term Exam	1	40	40
Final	1	40	40
Total Work Load			752
Total Work Load / 25 (h) ECTS Credit of the Course			25,07
ECTS Credit of the Course			25

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