| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| DES4922 | Design Portfolio | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Instructor YETKİN YAZICI |
| Course Objectives: | The portfolio is a document that provides a personal narrative of a designer's work, process, and approach to solving problems. A portfolio is composed of a designer's evolving collection of best work. Portfolio design presents numerous challenges when trying to craft a cohesive and brief presentation about designer's style, approach, and outlook on design and the world. In this course, strategies will be discussed for aligning the content and structure of the printed portfolio to provide a platform from which to present oneself as a designer. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; - Enhance visual, verbal, and oral presentation skills necessary for job or graduate school applications. - Communicate portfolio design process, graphic design principles, and design elements. - Develop proficiency in using graphic design software (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator). - Produce a professional quality design portfolio. |
| Coaching the students for their future life as professionals. Visual communication of ideas and projects: Principles of how to plan a layout and using type. Principles of product photography. Practising job application and job interview. Designing a teaser and a project portfolio, digital and printed. Writing a CV and cover letter. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Course introduction and introduction to portfolio design | . | |
| 2) | Elements of a portfolio design and introduction to Photoshop | . | |
| 3) | Elements of a portfolio design and working with Photoshop | . | |
| 4) | Elements of a portfolio design and working with Photoshop | Preparation of projects and the selection of portfolio content | |
| 5) | Principles of graphic composition and introduction to InDesign | Preparation of projects and the selection of portfolio content | |
| 6) | Principles of graphic composition and working with InDesign | Portfolio layout submission | |
| 7) | Layout design review | Revised portfolio layout submission | |
| 8) | Guest lecturer | Revised portfolio layout submission | |
| 9) | Preliminary jury | Portfolio draft submission | |
| 10) | Critiques and introduction to Illusturator | Revised portfolio design | |
| 11) | Critiques and working with Illustrator | Revised portfolio design | |
| 12) | Critiques | Revised portfolio design | |
| 13) | Critiques | Revised portfolio design | |
| 14) | Critiques | Revised portfolio design | |
| Course Notes: | Design Portfolios: Moving from Traditional to Digital by Diane M. Bender |
| References: | Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop by Timothy Samara Typographic Systems by Kimberly Elam Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual by Timothy Samara |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | % 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | % 20 |
| Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
| Project | 0 | % 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | % 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 0 | % 0 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | % 0 |
| Jury | 1 | % 50 |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 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 | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 96 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |