EDT5016 Graphic DesignBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.