MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (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
GEP1620	Visual Literacy	Spring 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:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. AYŞE GÜNAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	-
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. The aim of the course is to analyze the visual language of works of art and design objects.

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
8- To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of images.
9--To be able to understand, define, express and analyze the visual language of artworks (painting, sculpture).

Course Content

Paintings, sculptures, design objects, visual properties of artworks, color harmony and color contrasts.

The teaching methods and techniques used in the course are lecture, observation, discussion and comparison.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction, artwork, artwork analyzing, course content.	-
2)	Art, culture & society	-
3)	Portrait	-
4)	Landscape	-
5)	Composition with figures.	-
6)	Still life	-
7)	Interior space	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	Color in visual communication Basic Principles of composition Color contrasts and harmony.	-
10)	Abstract painting	-
11)	Abstraction, geometric abstraction	-
12)	Geometric abstraction	-
13)	Sculpture	-
14)	Industrial design objects	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	ppt sunumlar/ ppt presentations
References:	Sınıf içi tartışmalar, ikincil olarak sanat tarihi ile ilgili kaynaklar/in-class discussions, resources related to art history as second degree reference.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	6	78
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			121

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 be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	1
2)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively	1
3)	To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules	1
4)	To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication	1
5)	To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level	1
6)	To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology	1
7)	To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally	2
8)	To be able to perform basic tests related to different areas of the medical laboratory.	1
9)	To be able to perform pre-analysis preparation processes, prepare tools and equipment, and apply disinfection and sterilization techniques	1
10)	To be able to use medical laboratory equipment in accordance with their rules and techniques, and to ensure that they work in the most efficient way by performing their checks and maintenance.	1