MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
VCD3140 Space in Visual Design Fall 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: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İPEK TORUN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor DİDEM WONG
Course Objectives: This course is concerned with the way people experience space-built or un-built, real or imaginary, two dimensional or three dimensional. Theories of space is introduced exposing conceptions in a variety of visual design media. Space is an integral part of communication and is a seamless connection to visual expression. The emphasis is on the discovery of space while exercising visual skills in depicting and analyzing cultures in the world of cities.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Develop an understanding of different kinds of space.
2) Exhibit critical thinking skills for the city space (of Istanbul )
3) Expose cultural construction of space ( in Istanbul)
4) Analyse the visual aspects of city space in comparison to other cultures
5) Experience to effectively communicate an idea through visual expression.
6) Exercise and demonstrate visual skills working with variety of media.
7) Display ability to profile audiences for successful presentation techniques

Course Content

The students will be introduced to different uses of space in different mediums, with the aid of presentations. While the course aims to establish the foundation of space and use of it, students are directed to prepare a final presentation or product which is strongly related to concept of space.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, Syllabus overview, Expectations
2) Senses and Istanbul
3) Space and place in Istanbul
4) Public and private spaces of Istanbul
5) Non-places in Istanbul
6) Sounds of Istanbul: Guest lecture presentation
7) Wrapping – Packaging Istanbul: Guest lecture presentaion
8) Visual Concept Development : Project Istanbul Group discussion, critiques: designing for structural integrity, and display aesthetics. Adapting typography, illustration, design and materials to the 3 dimensional forms/surfaces
9) Project review
10) Literal Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation
11) Time - Based Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation
12) Audio - Visual Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation
13) Urban Screens and Istanbul: Guest Lecture presentation
14) Interactive Istanbul: Guest lecture presentation

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Course Notes:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 20
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
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 28
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 13 40
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 2 7
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 10
Total Workload 113

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution