PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
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
PRL2426 Basic Graphic Design Spring 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor ZEYNEP ÖZER
Course Objectives: In this course: Emphasis is placed on the development of thinking process and the ability to learn how to solve design problems creatively. Students can learn the principles, practical applications, technologies, and methodologies used in solving complex design problems in a creative and unique manner.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to learn Design Principles.
2) Students will be able to learn fundamental of Color.
3) Students will be able to understand Creativity Concept.
4) Students will be able to understand How Typography use in Visual Communication Design.
5) Students will be able to learn Typographic Communication in Graphic Design
6) Students will be able to learn Creative Research and Brainstorming
7) Students will be able to understand the importance of these concepts: Design Presentation, and Portfolio Development.

Course Content

The Visual Communication program helps to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students in the fields of commercial art and design.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Design principles
2) Principles of design and use of colors
3) Principles of design technology- Practice on Adobe Programs
4) Perspective of Creative Concept- Practice on Adobe Programs
5) Typography- Practice on Adobe Programs
6) The design process
7) Discussion on design examples
8) Preparation to design project- Practice on Adobe Programs
9) Creative research and design project
10) Preparation to design project- Practice on Adobe Programs
11) Design concepts
12) Preparation to design project- Practice on Adobe Programs
13) Concept of portfolio
14) Review for the final exam

Sources

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

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 3 % 30
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 70
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 3 6
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 3
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 4
Total Workload 125

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 prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media 3
2) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. 1
3) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. 1
4) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. 1
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. 2
6) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. 5
7) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. 2
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. 2
9) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. 2
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. 2
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. 1
12) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. 5
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. 1
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. 1