EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
PRL4540 Corporate Visual Identity Design Fall 3 0 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. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims at providing the students with an ability to use the required graphics design programs (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe lllustrator), and a skill to plan and implement all the creative process according to the brief in hand. Another goal of the course is the training of corporate visual identity designers of the next and the new age, with a skill to use the media of the new age, creation of alternative channels and the necessary application techniques.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Develop an understanding of the different components of a corporate identity and the designer's role in developing it.
2) Exploring differences in concept development.
3) Apply approaches to researching, conceptualizing, and sketching design ideas and presenting your work to the client.
4) Develop an understanding of the critical relationship between product, environment, communication, and logo design.
5) Develop an understanding of how corporate identity is influenced by corporate business strategy.
6) Develop an understanding of the skills and attributes required to become a corporate designer.

Course Content

Explore through case studies the essential skills required to design logos, other marketing products, and advertising programs to establish and promote a corporate identity.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Corporate Visual Identity Design
2) Design principles of CVI Design
3) Principles ff Design And Corporate Strategy: Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop & Illustrator)
4) Perspective of Creative Consept: Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop&Illustrator)
5) Designing a Corporate Brand: Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop&Illustrator) Deadline for 1st Homework.
6) Design process and Methodology: Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop & Illustrator)
7) Reviewing sample designs
8) Prepared a Design Project. Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop&Illustrator)
9) From Solution to Evaluation.
10) Prepared a Design Project. Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop & Illustrator)
11) Product and Corporate Design.
12) Prepared a Design Project. Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop & Illustrator) Deadline for 2nd Homework.
13) Prepared a Design Project. Adobe Programs With Practical (Photoshop&Illustrator)
14) Review For The Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Reading Material Will Be Given On Weekly Basis
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 13 65
Homework Assignments 2 4
Midterms 1 4
Final 1 4
Total Workload 119

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 be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3