COMPUTER ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
EDT5016 | Graphic Design | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. TUFAN ADIGÜZEL |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This is a visual aided lecture course supported with studio learning environment designed specifically for educational technology program students. The general aim of the course is to introduce design basics as they relate to the issues of visual communication in the field of education. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Identify design elements and design principles. 2.Realize relative visual relationships in graphic composition. 3.Exercise visual form and visual language. 4.Develop creative visual communication skills. 5.Develop critical design thinking 6.Exercise with design software 7.Develop effective education models using visual design |
The course will introduce the dynamics of word( typography) and image projecting on visual identity; the employment of tools in the application areas of graphic design; and principles of animation, multimedia and interactive design. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the Course / Review of the Syllabus Journal/Sketch Book Requirements | |
2) | Visual Literacy (Lecture) Introduction: – Point Exercise | |
3) | Intentional - Unintentional Design Street Graphics (Lecture) / Point and Line in Arts and Design (Lecture) | |
4) | Street Graphics: Signs and Symbols (Lecture) Introduction to Typography | |
5) | Gestalt Principles (Lecture) Critique :Graphic Space in Photography / Rhythm/Tension/Contrast (Lecture) Positive-Negative Space (Lecture ) | |
6) | SHAPE in Art and Design /COMPOSITION ( Lecture) | |
7) | Meaningful White Space( Lecture) / Composition with 3 Basic Shapes | |
8) | MID-TERM : Visual Composition and Poster Design | |
9) | Visual Identity Design | |
10) | Basic Drawing as a tool of communication | |
11) | Principles of animation | |
12) | Digital image processing | |
13) | Visual concept development | |
14) | Multi-media and interaction design |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1-David A Lauer, and Stephen Pentak, Design Basics, Fifth Edition (New York: Wadsworth, 2002) 2-Otto G.Ocvirk, Robert E.Stinson,Philip R. Wigg, Robert O. Bone, David L.Cayton; Art Fundementals:Theory and Practice; Tenth Edition;(Mc Graw Hill, 2006). 3-Donis A. Dondis, A Primer of Visual Literarcy (Cambridge: The MIT Press, 1996) 4-Herbert Zettl, Sight Sound Motion: Applied Media Aesthetics, (California: Wadsworth, 1993) |
References: | Arnheim, Rudolf. (1969). Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye, University of California Press, Berkley. Becer, Emre. ( 2008). İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, 6.Baskı Dost Kitabevi, Ankara. Berger, A. Arthur. (1998). Seeing is Believing, Mayfield Publishing, London. Brereton, Richard. (2009). Sketchbooks:The Hidden Art of Designers, Illustrators& Creatives, Laurence King Publishing, London.UK. Bowers, John. (1999). Introduction to Two Dimensional Design, John Wiley & Sons, USA. Colour Mania (Victionary, 2009). Mustieness, Carlos, and Hilland Thomas(ed.).(2006).Icons, Colors, Signs,Taschen, Italy. Donis A. Dondis. (1996) A Primer of Visual Literacy ,The MIT Press, Cambridge. Feldman, Edmund Burke.(1992).Varieties of Visual Experience, Fourth Edition, Harry N.Abrams, New York. Gastman, R., Neelon C, Smyrski, A. (2007). Street World:Urban Culture from Five Continents, Thames& Hudson., London. Janson, H. W. Janson.(1970). History of Art, Abrams, New York Krause, Jim. (2006). Color Index, David and Charles Books,UK. Krause, Jim. (2002). Color Index, USA Levey, Michael. (1968). A History of Western Art, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Lucie-Smith, Edward. (1995). Art Today, Phaidon Press Limited, London Mason, John Mason. (1989). Arts and Artists, J.G. Ferguson Publishing Company. McAlhone, Berly. (1998 ). A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design, Phaidon Press, London. Naegele Isabel, and Baur Ruedi. ( 2004). Scents of The City, Lars Müller Publishers, Switzerland. Oei, Loan and Kegel De Cecile. (2002). The Elements of Design, Thames & Hudson, London, UK. Ocvirk, Stinson, Wigg, Bone, Cayton.(2006). Art Fundamentals, Tenth Edition, Mc Graw-Hill International Edition, New York. Pentak, Stephen and Roth, Richard. (2003). Color Basics, Wadsworth Publishing, USA. Pentak, Stephen, Lauer A David.( 2002). Design Basics, Fifth Edition, Wadsworth Publishing, USA. Tyson, Carl N. (1996). Art Through The Ages, Harcourt Brace & Company Zakia, D Richard. (1994). Perception and Imaging, Focal Press, Boston. ZelanskiI, Paul; Fisher, Mary Pat. (1996, 1984). Design Principles and Problems, by holt, Rinehart and Winston, USA. Zettl,Herbert. (1993). Sight, Sound, Motion: Applied Media Aesthetics, Wadsworth, California. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 15 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 45 |
Project | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 15 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 75 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 25 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Project | 1 | 50 | 50 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 30 | 60 |
Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Total Workload | 192 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 2 |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 3 |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. | 3 |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | 2 |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously. | |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications. | |
10) | Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |