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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
GEP0620	Visual Literacy	Spring	3	0	3	5

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:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	This course focuses on the formulation of visual form and employment on visual media. It is an introduction to visual literacy exposing the basic visual vocabulary.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course will be able to:
1- Develop critical thinking skills in relation to visual images;
2- Recognize visual perception;
3- Analyse the syntax of images including style and composition;
4- Analyse visual context;
5- Display visual presentation techniques;
6- Recognise visual hierarchy;
7- Enhance verbal and written literacy skills and vocabulary to be able to talk and write about images

Course Content

This course is designed to help students understand the visual media and the effect of visual forms in communication.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	Art, culture & society
3)	What is visual communication? What is sign, symbol and word?
4)	Development of visual communication design
5)	Color in visual communication
6)	Basic Principles of composition
7)	Visual perception
8)	Concept Board Presentation
9)	Literacy in visual media
10)	Medium as a message
11)	Concept Board Presentation
12)	Visual presentation
13)	Body language
14)	Visual identity design
15)	General Review
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Ways of Seeing, John Berger

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
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PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
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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)	List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2)	Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3)	Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4)	Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5)	Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6)	Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7)	Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8)	Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9)	Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10)	Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11)	Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12)	Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13)	Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14)	Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15)	Have the professional and ethical responsibility.
16)	Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17)	Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18)	Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.