AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
VCD3140 | Space in Visual Design | Fall | 3 | 0 | 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 |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course is concerned with the way people experience space-built or un-built, real or imaginary, two dimensional or three dimensional. Theories of space is introduced exposing conceptions in a variety of visual design media. Space is an integral part of communication and is a seamless connection to visual expression. The emphasis is on the discovery of space while exercising visual skills in depicting and analyzing cultures in the world of cities. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Develop an understanding of different kinds of space. 2) Exhibit critical thinking skills for the city space (of Istanbul ) 3) Expose cultural construction of space ( in Istanbul) 4) Analyse the visual aspects of city space in comparison to other cultures 5) Experience to effectively communicate an idea through visual expression. 6) Exercise and demonstrate visual skills working with variety of media. 7) Display ability to profile audiences for successful presentation techniques |
The students will be introduced to different uses of space in different mediums, with the aid of presentations. While the course aims to establish the foundation of space and use of it, students are directed to prepare a final presentation or product which is strongly related to concept of space. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction, Syllabus overview, Expectations | |
2) | Senses and Istanbul | |
3) | Space and place in Istanbul | |
4) | Public and private spaces of Istanbul | |
5) | Non-places in Istanbul | |
6) | Sounds of Istanbul: Guest lecture presentation | |
7) | Wrapping – Packaging Istanbul: Guest lecture presentaion | |
8) | Visual Concept Development : Project Istanbul Group discussion, critiques: designing for structural integrity, and display aesthetics. Adapting typography, illustration, design and materials to the 3 dimensional forms/surfaces | |
9) | Project review | |
10) | Literal Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation | |
11) | Time - Based Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation | |
12) | Audio - Visual Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation | |
13) | Urban Screens and Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation | |
14) | Interactive Istanbul: Guest lecture presentation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
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Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 15 | % 20 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 28 |
Homework Assignments | 13 | 40 |
Midterms | 2 | 7 |
Final | 1 | 10 |
Total Workload | 113 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. | |
2) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. | |
3) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. | 4 |
4) | Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. | 4 |
5) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. | 4 |
6) | Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. | 3 |
7) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. | 3 |
8) | Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. | 3 |
9) | Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. | 4 |