INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
VCD4138 | Portfolio Design | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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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 DİDEM WONG |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course focuses on each student’s self unique design vision and the many ways students can promote their design abilities by producing a creative selection of their existing communication design projects. Highlighting the individual design approach is an emphasis on self-promotion in its most suitable form. Students learn the details of the job-seeking portfolio since creative success is determined as much by how well they promote their work as by the quality of their work. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Visualize concepts. 2) Demonstrate knowledge of the essential business practices used in the communication design industry. 3) Produce the basic business forms needed in communication design business. 4) Recognize the laws pertaining to the Visual Artist in business. 5) Promote themselves and their design work. 6) Demonstrate a marketable and uniquely original portfolio and produce a "creative" resume. |
Types of portfolios, portfolio research, developing a communication network are discussed. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction Expectations Time management Daily Planner Goals | |
2) | Assignment 1 in progress. Mood Boards In-house vs. Agency/Design Firm vs. Freelance vs. Self-employed Types of Portfolios | |
3) | Assignment 1 in progress. | Portfolio review |
4) | Résumé writing Employment Application | |
5) | Interviews | |
6) | Self-promotion Digitizing your portfolio Networking | |
7) | Cost-effective Design Due Group Presentations Assignment 2: High budget Promotion | |
8) | Expectations Time management Daily Planner Goals Assignment 2 in progress. Researching outstanding promos | |
9) | Assignment 2 in progress. Researching outstanding promos | |
10) | Assignment 2 in progress. | |
11) | Group Discussion | |
12) | Practice presentations | |
13) | Retouching week | |
14) | High budget Promotion Portfolio show |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | How, Print Dergileri. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Application | 2 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
Final | 1 | % 35 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 65 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 35 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Application | 14 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 14 |
Project | 14 | 14 |
Midterms | 14 | 14 |
Final | 14 | 14 |
Total Workload | 126 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | 2 |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance | 1 |
3) | To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments | 2 |
4) | To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness | 2 |
5) | To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life | 1 |
6) | To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets | 2 |
7) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 3 |
8) | To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life | 2 |
9) | To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications | 2 |
10) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 1 |
11) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life | 2 |
12) | To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize | 2 |