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
POV3211 Multimedia Applications Fall 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:
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to develop students' understanding of potential of digital media for visual presentation skills.


Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Assess the scope and potential of digital media.
2. Evaluate own personal presentation.
3. Demostrate ability to prepare portfolio using digital applications.
4. Design and produce a website or a social web page.
5. Combine the use of social media with his own portfolio.

Course Content

In this course, students get familiar with different tools of recreating and distributing their photographic works through digital media and put their knowledge in practice. Students are expected to develop their own creative approach to personal portfolio with the use of social media.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Use of digital media in personal presentations.
2) Creative portfolio examples. Working on the assignments.
3) Personal portfolio development. Working on the assignments.
4) Aim of the portfolio, selecting a target audience Working on the assignments.
5) Personal web sites, how to develop and maintain Working on the assignments.
6) Using social media for portfolio Assignment I Working on the assignments.
7) Online portfolio sites for photography Working on the assignments.
8) Introduction to HTML Assignment II Working on the assignments.
9) Sunumlarda blog kullanımı Working on the assignments.
10) Introduction to blog customization Working on the assignments.
11) Creating portfolio with other software for CD and USB distribution Working on the assignments.
12) Examples of social media usage for photographers Working on the assignments.
13) Developing personal portfolio Working on the final project.
14) Evaluation final Assignment; oral presentation of the works Final Assignment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Currier, D. & Volk, L. (2010). No plastic sleeves the complete portfolio guide for photographers and designers. Burlington, MA: Focal Press/Elsevier.
2. Linton, H. (2012). Portfolio design. New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 13 3 39
Homework Assignments 2 11 22
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 118

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