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LOGISTICS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDT5016 Graphic Design Fall
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: Associate (Short 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 have knowledge about logistics operations and the basic legislation
2) To have knowledge about the politics, corporations and the developments in logistics.
3) To have knowledge about the economical life and the basic features of the enterprises that take place in logistics sector.
4) To have knowledge about the documents that are used in logistics and how to prepare them.
5) To have knowledge about the new marketing and sales techniques and the principles of opening to new markets.
6) To have knowledge and consciousness about the job security, worker health and environment protection in logistics sector.
7) To have knowledge and consciousness about the basic legal attainments, social responsibility, ethics and social security rights in logistics.
8) To be involved in communication network in logistics sector and follow the developments. 2
9) To have the ability to comment and evaluate the classical and current theories by taking into account the developments in logistics and supply chain areas.
10) To have the basic knowledge about foreign trade and customs legislation.
11) To have knowledge about relationship between foreign trade and logistics management.
12) To have basic knowledge in at least one foreign language.
13) He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system.