BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
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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 | Fall | 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
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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 |
| Total | % | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 0 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % | |
| Total | % | |
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) | Apply scientific methods or concepts in solving aviation-related problems | 4 |
| 2) | Analyze and interpret data | 4 |
| 3) | Work effectively on multi‐disciplinary and diverse teams | 5 |
| 4) | Make professional and ethical decisions | 4 |
| 5) | Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills | 5 |
| 6) | Engage in and recognize the need for life‐long learning | 4 |
| 7) | Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice | 4 |
| 8) | Assess the national and international aviation environment | 4 |
| 9) | Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving contemporary problems in the field of aviation | 4 |
| 10) | Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues | 4 |