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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
GRA 206
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 

To teach students the printing and production process of design, to encourage them to use their creativity in the direction of production opportunities while designing, to introduce design requirements and production processes on different materials and surfaces such as paper, cardboard packaging, aluminum box, plastic, glass, wood, and to prepare the student for the sector.

Course Content: 

Students are informed about paper knowledge, weights, offset printing, printing processes and the role of the graphic designer, printing techniques (offset, flexo, intaglio etc.) and the possibilities of printing on various materials (paper, cardboard packaging, aluminum beverage cans, plastic, glass bottles, chips) packaging, wooden packings, etc.). In the design process, they learn to control material and print by using their creativity by considering production. When they are thrown into the sector, they gain knowledge and experience in order to achieve successful results in the production process following the design.

Teaching Methods: 
1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work
Assessment Methods: 
1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Homework 4. Application

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the Course Learning Outcomes of the Program Teaching Methods Measurement Methods
To have theoretical knowledge on Graphic Design and Printing 1,4 1,2,5 1,2
Interdisciplinary thinking skills 11,3 1,4,6 1,2
Basic material knowledge about graphic design and printing techniques 1,5,7 1,5 1,2
Improvement of design process management and planning skills 5,9 1,2,6 1,2
To be conscious about creating designs that respect the user and nature 11,12 1,5 1,2

Course Flow

COURSE
Week Subjects Preliminary
1 What is graphic printing? Place and importance in graphic design.

 

 
2 Tools and materials used in graphic printing industry.  
3 Production stages in graphic printing.  
4 Prepress stages in graphic printing.  
5 Characteristics of graphic printing originals and films.  
6 Basic printing systems in graphic printing.  
7 Midterm.  
8 Letterpress and offset printing system overview.  
9 Intaglio printing, screen printing and digital printing system.  
10 Graphic printing terminology.  
11 Graphic printing, printing materials and properties.  
12 Inks used in graphic printing and their properties.  
13 Paper types and dimensions used in graphic printing  
14 Overview of post-printing operations (Creasing, Folding, Cutting, Binding, etc.).  

Recommended Sources

SOURCES
Course’s Note Temel Matbaa Eğitimi Ders Notu

Yrd.Doç.Dr Muharrem Sözen

Other -Matbaacının Mürekkep Hakkında Bilmesi Gerekenler

Basev Yayınları - 2

Prof. Dr. Mert ÜLGEN

Prof. Dr. Mehmet OKTAV

Doç. Dr. Efe N. GENÇOĞLU

 

-Basım Sektöründe Renk ve Renk Yönetimi

Doç. Dr. Türkün Şahinbaşkan

Prof. Dr. Efe N. Gençoğlu

 

-Flekso Baskı Sistemi

Doç. Dr. Efe N. GENÇOĞLU

Yrd. Doç. Dr. Osman ŞİMŞEKER

Arş. Gör. Lütfi ÖZDEMİR

 

-Matbaacının Kağıt Hakkında Bilmesi Gerekenler 

Basev Yayınları - 1 (2008)

Prof. Dr. Mert ÜLGEN

Doç. Dr. Mehmet OKTAV

Doç. Dr. Efe N. GENÇOĞLU

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Homeworks  
Exams 1 Midterm, 1 Final

Assessment

CONSIDERATION SYSTEM
Midterm Studies No Percentage of Contribution
Homework    
Midterm 1 %40
Seminar and Presentation    
Project    
Total    
Ratio of Final to Success 1 %60
Rate of Success in the Year   %40
Total   %100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

Course’s Contribution to Program Outcomes
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution Level
1 2 3 4 5  
1 To have theoretical background in the fields of art and design         x  
2 To be able to apply basic design principles   x        
3 To have creative and original thinking ability     x      
4 Identify and solve graphic design problems       x    
5 An ability to use current technological tools in design processes at an advanced level       x    
6 To have professional and ethical responsibility about intellectual, art and design works         x  
7 Ability to follow developments in the field of Art and Design       x    
8 To be able to present ideas and designs effectively         x  
9 To be able to work as a team         x  
10 To be able to conduct research, analysis and interpretation in the field   x        
11 Interdisciplinary thinking and ability to connect.         x  
12 To be aware of social and cultural values.     x      

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise / Field Courses
ECTS / Workload Table
Activity Number Time
(hour)
Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Length (14 x total course time) 14 3 42
Study time out of class (Preliminary work, reinforcement) 14 4 56
Homework      
Seminar and Presentation      
Projects      
Midterm Exam 1 20 20
Final Exam 1 20 20
       
Total Workload     138
Total Workload / 25 (h)     5,52
Course’s ECTS Credit     6