MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
PRL4540	Corporate Visual Identity Design	Spring 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:	Associate (Short 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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2)	Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3)	Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4)	Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5)	Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6)	Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7)	Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8)	Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9)	ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10)	Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11)	Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12)	Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.