| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the basic principles of graphic design. |
| LO2 | Create creative designs using color theory and typography. |
| LO3 | Use digital design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator). |
| LO4 | Apply creative thinking and problem-solving skills in design projects. |
| LO5 | Develop professional graphic design projects. |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction – What is Color? Introduction to Color Theory and Psychological Effects of Color |
| 2 | Basic Principles of Design and Elements of Art (with examples) |
| 3 | Introduction to Design Application with Canva |
| 4 | Color Harmony and Typography Applications with Canva |
| 5 | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop – Interface and Basic Tools |
| 6 | Practice with Photoshop: Selection Tools, Layers, and Adding Text |
| 7 | Color Correction and Image Enhancement with Photoshop |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Photo Manipulation Techniques |
| 10 | Image Editing and Layer Management |
| 11 | Abstraction and Creating Creative Compositions |
| 12 | Abstraction and Creating Creative Compositions |
| 13 | Commencement of Final Project – Theme Selection and Digital Sketches |
| 14 | Project Analysis and Critiques |
| 15 | Project Analysis and Critiques |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| Practice | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Midterm Exam/Preparation | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Final Exam/Preparation | 1 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 59 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 2 | ||
| # | Assessment Type | Contribution (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attendance | %20 |
| 2 | Midterm Exam | %20 |
| 3 | Final Exam | %60 |
| TOTAL | %100 | |
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| # | Method Name | Description | Tools |
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| 1 | Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion | Listening and taking notes. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations) |
| 2 | Homework | Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. | Computer |
| 3 | Project | One-on-one critique sessions, problem solving, brainstorming, design/model production and oral/visual presentation | Design software, drawing tools, model making materials, board/presentation equipment, sample projects and specimens |