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PERFORMING ARTS
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
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 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) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3