COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN
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
GEP0615 Perception Management Fall
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. NESLİHAN UYSAL
Course Objectives: Perception management is encountered in many areas of the business world today, but it is especially important for institutions. The goal of this course is to introduce perception management and its elements.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
1.Gain insight on perception and cognition and action
2.Perception management and attitude change
3.Be able to discuss communication topics referencing psychological and sociological concepts regarding perception
4.Define persuasion and public relations, publicity and propaganda
5.Understand the public and analyze the audience
6 Analyze the relationship between perception management and media.
7.Define organizational perception management

Course Content

In the course; perception, action, persuasion definitions will be made, the relationship between image and perception, perception in communication, the basic rules of perception management, organizational management definition, organizational perception management, crisis and organizational perception management topics will be discussed.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, group work, sample examination, problem solving, discussion, observation and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is perception George Gerbner Model of Communication  Read course book 1&3
2) The variety of senses Perception and cognition Read course book 3
3) Perception and action Persuasion Read course book 3
4) Stakeholders Target audience Communication types Read course book 1
5) Image and perception Relationship and communications Read course book1
6) Slogan and message 3P Propaganda,Public Relations, Publicity Read course book 1
7) Fundamental rules of perception management Read course book 1
8) Midterm Week
9) Defining organizational management Read course book 2
10) Dimensions of Organizational Perception Management Read course book 2
11) Components of Organizational Perception Management Read course book 2
12) Organizational Perception Management Following Crisis Events Read case “Sears” book 2
13) Organizational Perception Management During Evolving Controversies Read Case “Augusto National Golf Club” book 2
14) Review for the final

Sources

Course Notes: It will be given by the lecturer
References: 1.Perception Management How to Manage Communication in Turkey, Ali Saydam, Remzi Kitabevi, 2013 2.Organisational Perception Management, Kimberly D. Elsbach, VitalSource Bookshelf, Taylor & Francis, 2014. 3.Perception: The Basics. Bence Nanay. Available from : Vital Source Bookshelf, Taylor & Francis, 2024.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
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) Create design oriented application for the visual communication design field.
2) Resolve visual communication problems via concept based designs and an integrated perspective in the visual communication design field.
3) Qualify in design directing through analysis and design processes.
4) Display creative thinking, approach and production process skills.
5) Integrate basic fields of visual communication; print, time-based and interactive media, through mastering each one of these fields individually.
6) Identify complementary design solutions in the visual field in order to solve communication problems.
7) Perform necessary operational skills in order to finalize products in the visual communication design field.
8) Evaluate recent design trends and the evolving aesthetic perspectives.
9) Use recent design softwares that coincide with the developing information technologies and communication channels.
10) Interpret theoretical, historical and intellectual roots of the visual communication design field.
11) Perform necessary time management in order to complete a visual communication design project.
12) Demonstrate leadership qualities in a design team as well as individual skills during the progress of a visual communication design project.
13) Display compositional solutions and aesthetic skills to fulfill design needs in a visual communication design work.
14) Develop academical, intellectual and critical point of view for global, local and individual visual communication design works. 3