EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
VCD3123 Corporate Identity Design Fall 2 2 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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İPEK TORUN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor MATİLDE WOL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The primary objectives of this course are to give students the theoretical knowledge and practical design skills associated with the creation and maintenance of a corporate visual identity. Students develop critical interpersonal communication, analytical and design skills connected with the process of designing a corporate identity package for a client.
Students investigate the use of symbols, the psychological implications of colour and typographic communications in relation to their application across a broad spectrum of surfaces and materials.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Analyze world brands and typography
2) Discussing corporate needs
3) Review brands theoretical principles
4) Define the parts of the logotype
5) Review brands design principles
6) Execute stationery’s structures
7) Identify the needs for corporate analysis
8) Execute corporate standards manual

Course Content

Analysis of the brands, logo design, corporate identity manual topics are discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course and syllabus review. CW: Course requirements. HW: Providing examples of different sector’s brands
2) Creating an Identity CW: Analysing world brands and typografy HW: Choosing sector
3) Students will conduct a corporate needs analysis and work on preliminary concepts CW: Discusing corporate needs / logo’s drafts HW: Providing examples of Turkish brands
4) Research/Chossing a brand (different for each student) CW: Brand analogies /preparing logotype alternatives
5) Presenting concepts and pre-resolved designs CW: Preparing logotype alternatives HW: Logo’s fine tunning
6) Presentation & Critique: Depth & clarity of analysis- Originality & visual impact- Practicality of the mark – CW: Logo’s fine tunning HW: Preparing booklet
7) Review Presentation of the booklet(A4): Logotype: black-white, color, minimal size, background usages
8) Research/Chossing a brand (same for all the students) CW: Research /brand analogies. HW: Preparing first alternatives
9) Introduction to related trade services, information on copyright laws, registration of trademarks, business structures, documents, signage and stationery design. CW: Logotype’s fine tunning HW: Creating stationery’s structure
10) Conducting a corporate needs analysis and work on preliminary concepts (1) CW: Corporate analysis/ stationery’s structures HW: Preparing stationary and merchandise
11) Conducting a corporate needs analysis and work on preliminary concepts (2) CW: Researching various corporate identity manuals
12) Producing a draft corporate standards manual for the guidance of persons charged with the application and control of the identity.
13) Producing the final corporate standards manual suitable for inclusion in their portfolio.
14) Corporate Standards manual presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Anlatımları , Kütüphane & Site Araştırmaları, Tartışmalar, Sunumlar, Uygulamalar Lectures , Library& Site Researches, Discussions, Demonstrations, Applications
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 20
Presentation 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 14 28
Midterms 14 28
Final 13 26
Total Workload 124

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 examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3