CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
REK5301	Creativity in Marketing Communication	Fall	3	0	3	8

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor OĞUZHAN AKAY
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Objective of the course is to teach students, how to produce advertisements for newspapers, magazines, tv, radio and internet. Also how to produce creative content for printed materials, billboards and ink-jet prints for indoor and outdoor media is within the scope of the course. In this course, students learn all techniques of creative advertising production.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- will be able to identify the creative process.
2- will be able to identify process of defining problem. Problem/Solution.
3- will be able to gather information and use of information.
4- will be able to execute the ideas.

Course Content

In this course, students learn how to produce creative content for advertisements and to manage this creative process. The trends in advertising industry in Turkey and in the world are analysed. Afterwards students turn their theoretical knowledge to practice.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	creative process and personality.
3)	Understanding the creative process: - Creative personality - Factors blocking creativity - How to brainstorm? Deadline for 1st Homework.
4)	Having fun, being innovative and idea lover. Exercises.
5)	Lock on to target. Being childish and enhancing curiosity.
6)	How does the process of thinking works? Methods of combination to access new ideas. Exercises. Deadline for 2nd. Homework.
7)	Process of defining problem. Problem/Solution. Ways of seeing.
8)	Gathering information and use of information. Revising and passing the rules during the search of idea.
9)	Giving up created ideas and initialization methods in the search for new ideas. Deadline for 3rd. Homework.
10)	Execution of ideas. Exercises.	Preparation of homework.
11)	Basic determinants of the copywriting process. Briefing for final presentations.
12)	Strategy and media products. Deadline for 4th Homework.
13)	Methods of copy and script writing.
14)	Review.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Course notes will be given weekly.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 20
Presentation	1	% 40
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
Study Hours Out of Class	14	70
Presentations / Seminar	3	24
Homework Assignments	13	45
Final	1	16
Total Workload		197

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.