Faculty Of Fıne Arts, Desıgn And Archıtecture
Archıtecture

Course Information

VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
ARC481 Fall 3 0 3 3

Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Elective
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject None
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course To give information about how visual communication design is used in different fields. To introduce elements constituting design, to provide knowledge and to have students make original applications.
Contents of the Course Description and application of the main elements of graphic design. Introduction of graphic design as a form of visual communication and communication language. Simplification to 2D design and transformation of concepts into symbols by means of graphic illustration.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1
2
3
4
5

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 What is visual communication design? What is the importance of it in our lives? Lecture and presentation
2 Elements of graphic design, and their application fields Lecture and presentation
3 The design methods and planning of process Lecture and presentation
4 Drafting for design and formation of design Lecture and presentation
5 The evaluation of preliminary design Lecture and presentation
6 Design production techniques Lecture and presentation
7 Production process of design Lecture and presentation
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Emblem, Logotyp designs Lecture and presentation
10 Application areas of emblem, Logotayp Lecture and presentation
11 Poster types, functions Lecture and presentation
12 2. Mid-term Exam
13 Poster Designs Lecture and presentation
14 Evaluation of designs Presentation and discussion
15 Evaluation of designs Presentation and discussion
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 20% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 20% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
3 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 18 1͵2͵3
2 18 1͵2͵3
3 18 1͵2͵3
4 18 1͵2͵3
5 18 1͵2͵3
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 2 28
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 2 2 4
8 Midterm Exam 2 2 4
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 1 4 4
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 6 6
16 Final Exam 1 2 2
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