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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
GRA 207
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
2
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 

It is aimed to develop creative visual storytelling and technical application skills by teaching illustration techniques to students and showing successful national and international illustration examples.

Course Content: 

In this course, students will be able to creatively visualize the given topics by using the illustration techniques taught. After the sketch evaluation, they go back to the original and get acquainted with materials (such as paper, paint, computer, collage, etc.) and techniques.

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
Ability to produce original works of art 2,3,11 1,2,3 1,2,4
Ability to research, analyze and evaluate in the field of Graphic Design 7,10 1,4,5 1,2,4
Basic material knowledge about graphic design and painting techniques 1,2,5 1,2 1,2,4
Ability to express himself in artistic field 3,11 1,2 1,2,4
Ability to present his / her studies effectively 8,10 4,5 1,2,4

Course Flow

COURSE
Week Subjects Preliminary
1 Introduction to illustration course, what is illustration, its importance in the field of graphic design, the relationship between illustration and art.  
2 Materials used in illustration, differences between illustration types, working with pencil technique  
3 Examination of the samples with watercolor technique and exercises.  
4 Make a sketch for a story and create one of the sketches with watercolors on a 35x50 cm surface.  
5 Differentiate known objects and work with watercolors.  
6 The given subject continues. Criticisms and solutions are presented.  
7 Make sketches with dry paint technique.  
8 To make sketches on the given subject, to finalize with dry paint  
9 Metamorphosis: to obtain a new result that will allow the conversion of two organic and inorganic objects.  
10 Metamorphosis continues. Criticisms and solutions are presented.

 

 
11 To obtain a different form by adding a line to any object.  
12 The previous topic is continued and each student is asked to find 10-20 new ideas.  
13 Explanation and case studies about magazine cover illustration. For a certain type of magazine, cover illustration is made with.  
14 Explanation and case studies about book cover illustration. Cover illustration for a novel.  

Recommended Sources

SOURCES
Course’s Note  
Other Publications, exhibitions and museums related to illustration. Websites including works of international artists

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Homeworks  
Exams 1 Vize, 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 o 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’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 o 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