SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
VCD4138	Portfolio Design	Spring	2	2	3	5

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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 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

Types of portfolios, portfolio research, developing a communication network are discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	How, Print Dergileri.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.