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MEDICINE
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
POV2516 Design for Image Arts Spring 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 : Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to introduce basic concepts of grafic design to students and assist them in putting this knowledge in practice.



Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will have a high level in perceiving and interpreting graphical design.
2) Gain the necessary dexterity in computer graphics applications for real world projects.
3) Read effectively graphic design practices and projects.
4) Analyze the main elements of practical design projects.
5) Show dexterity on teamwork projects.

Course Content

This course builds on concepts explored in an introductory graphic design course, such as, principles of graphic design, theory, layout and composition, typography and creating graphics. Additionally, the course is meant to provide students with real world experience in creating design shop projects like logotypes, magazine covers, posters, CD /DVD covers, etc.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course and its aims. An overview of selected books and periodicals.
2) Overview: Elements and principles of design. Handouts: Class syllabus, elements and principles of design, graphic design time line, grids guidelines and suggestions, article about Gary Hustwit's Helvetica. Screening: Gary Hustwit's Helvetica Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which celebrated its 54th birthday in 2011) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. Working on the assignments.
3) Typographic Design Assignment (Project 1A- Thumbnail due to March 18th) Work session for project 1, demonstration of Freehand MX Handouts, typography guidelines and suggestions, typographic anatomy and elements, arranging the type, typographic grid and space. Working on the assignments.
4) Typographic Promo Poster Design Assignment (Project 1A-B Due to March 25th). Work Session for project 1A - 1B Tight thumbnails for project 1A. Hand-in Xerox copies. Draft to present on 35X50 white papers, in vertical or horizontal format.
5) Work Session/ Final Critique / Group Presentation (Project 1A-B) Presentations, which should be 10 minutes, will form part of the participation grade. Final Works must present on 35X50 white boards, one page. Working on the assignments.
6) Logo & Letterhead Design Assignment (Project 2A) Overview Logo Design & Letterhead/Work Session For memory stick: The Best of Business Card Design pdf Graphic Design - Letterhead & Logo Design pdf Reading: Logos 180, Lower case 184, Typography 285, Graphic Design: A User's Manual. Adrian Shaughnessy. Handout: On White Space: When Less is More 61 Robertson, Keith. Looking Closer Critical Writings on Graphic Design, Steven Heller.
7) Logo & Letterhead Design Assignment (Project 2B) Overview Logo Design & Letterhead/Work Session/Group Critique. (Project 2A) Tight thumbnails for project 2A. Hand-in Xerox copies. Rough to present on 35X50 white papers, one page, vertical or horizontal format.
8) Work Session/ Final Critique / Group Presentation (Project 2A-B) Presentations, which should be at least 5 minutes, will form part of the participation grade. Final works must be presented on 35X50 white boards, one page. Working on the assignments.
9) Book/Magazine Cover Design Assignment (Project 3) Overview of book & magazine cover design/work session. Handout: A Designer's Guide to Creativity Pictures, Phonemes and Typography 81 Treib, Marc. Looking Closer Critical Writings on Graphic Design. Steven Heller Reading: Book design 35, Book Cover Design 39, Magazine Design 186 Graphic Design: A User's Manual. Adrian Shaughnessy.
10) Work session/ Group critique. (Project 3), 4 tight thumbnails. Hand-in color Xerox copies. The draft is going to be presented on white board,in one page, vertical or horizontal format.
11) Work session/Final critique /Group presentation (Project 3). Reading: Modern 89-126 Graphic Style From Victorian to Post Modern. Heller, Steven/ Seymour.
12) Promotional Poster/DVD Cover/Ticket/VIP Card etc. Design Assignment (Final Project a ). Screening: Gary Hustwit's Objectified 2009. Reading: Posters 247 Music Design 205, Packaging Graphics 228 Graphic Design: A User's Manual. Adrian Shaughnessy. Art Deco, Dada, Heroic Realism 127-182 Graphic Style From Victorian to post-modern. Heller, Steven/ Seymour.
13) Work session/ Group critique. (Final Project a ) Tight thumbnails. Hand-in Xerox copies. Drafts are going to be presented on white papers, in one page, vertical or horizontal format. Presentations, which should be 10 minutes, will form part of the participation grade. Reading: Late Modern 183-221 Graphic Style From Victorian to Post Modern. Heller, Steven/ Seymour.
14) Work session/ Final critique / Group presentation ( Final Project a). Commercial surfboard-snowboard/flag/billboard/T-shirt design assignment (Final Project b). Reading: Post Modern 221-233 Graphic Style From Victorian to Post Modern. Heller, Steven/ Seymour Handouts: April Greiman: 'Pioneer of Aesthetic Passion' Polledri, Paolo. Graphis Issue 306 Type and Deconstruction in Digital New Era 83 Poynor, Rick. Looking Closer Critical Writings on Graphic Design, Steven Heller.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Heller, S. & Chwast, S. (2011). Graphic style : from Victorian to new century. New York: Abrams.
2. Shaughnessy, A. (2009). Graphic design : a user's manual. London, U.K: Laurence King.
References: 1. Livingston, A. & Livingston, I. (2012). The Thames & Hudson dictionary of graphic design and designers. London: Thames & Hudson.
2. Meggs, P. & Purvis, A. (2012). Meggs' history of graphic design. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley & Sons.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 13 % 10
Homework Assignments 3 % 30
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 10
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Homework Assignments 3 20 60
Total Workload 142

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process