Introduction to Computer Graphics(COM209)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM209 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Kerem RIZVANOĞLU krizvanoglu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | Today, different software is used together with traditional tools to develop printed, animated and interactive design products. In this course, which teaches how to visualize an idea and prepare it under appropriate production conditions, first of all, graphic design history will be transferred in order to gain analytical evaluation skills for graphic design products. Following this, two different software based on vector and pixel will be taught by developing up-to-date graphic design products. |
| Content |
Week 1: Concepts. Graphic Design History: Art Movements and Graphic Design Preparing Modernism at the Turn of the Age Week 2: History of Graphic Design: -Modern Art Movements Directing European Art and Design at the Beginning of the 20th Century Adobe Illustrator Week 3: History of Graphic Design: -Graphic Design in the Environment of Modern Art Movements Adobe Illustrator Week 4: Graphic Design History: -Development of the Modern Movement in America -International Typographic Style Adobe Illustrator Week 5: Graphic Design History: -New York School -Corporate Identity and Visual Systems Adobe Illustrator Week 6: Graphic Design History: -Visual Expression of Concepts Adobe Illustrator Week 7: History of Graphic Design -International Era in Graphic Design Adobe Illustrator Week 8: Adobe Photoshop Week 9: Adobe Photoshop Week 10: Adobe Photoshop Week 11: Adobe Photoshop Week 12: Adobe Photoshop Week 13: Adobe Photoshop Week 14: Adobe Photoshop |
| Course Learning Outcomes | At the end of the semester, students will be able to design the ideas they have developed in line with the defined needs with appropriate software. Students will have information about the history of graphic design and will have the knowledge and skills to use two different software that are widely used in the professional sector. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Theoretical lecture and studio application |
| References |
-Bektaş, D. (1992) Çağdaş Grafik Tasarımın Gelişimi. YKY, İstanbul. -Heller, S. ve Balance, G. (2001) Graphic Design History, Allworth Communications. -Adobe Creative Team (2010) Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book. -Adobe Creative Team (2010) Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Concepts: History of Graphic Design: Art Movements that Prepared Modernism at the Turn of the Age and Graphic Design |
| 2 | Graphic Design History:Modern Art Movements That Shaped European Art and Design at the Beginning of the 20th Century, Adobe Illustrator |
| 3 | Graphic Design History: Graphic Design in the Modern Art Movement Environment, Adobe Illustrator |
| 4 | Graphic Design History: The Development of the Modern Movement in America, International Typographic Style, Adobe Illustrator |
| 5 | Graphic Design History:New York School, Corporate Identity and Visual Systems, Adobe Illustrator |
| 6 | Graphic Design History: Visual Expression of Concepts, Adobe Illustrator |
| 7 | Graphic Design History: International Era in Graphic Design, Adobe Illustrator |
| 8 | Adobe Photoshop |
| 9 | Adobe Photoshop |
| 10 | Adobe Photoshop |
| 11 | Adobe Photoshop |
| 12 | Adobe Photoshop |
| 13 | Adobe Photoshop |
| 14 | Adobe Photoshop |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 0 | 0 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 0 | 0 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Will have effective written and oral communication skills in Turkish | X | ||||
| 2 | Will have a thorough knowledge of at least two foreign languages | X | ||||
| 3 | Will be informed about art and culture, human rights, social, professional and ethical values, law and legislation, quality standards, and will be aware of their responsibility on these subjects | X | ||||
| 4 | Will have sufficient knowledge about social sciences, professions and sectors in communication and media, innovative and entrepreneurial practices | X | ||||
| 5 | Will have the ability to use, in an effective and creative way, the techniques and tools and information technologies necessary for interactive and conventional media, in the context of health and safety in the workplace | X | ||||
| 6 | Will have the ability to develop documentary and fictional content related to their field for interactive and conventional media; also the ability to produce and manage this content in group | X | ||||
| 7 | Will have the theoretical knowledge and ability to carry out and share scientific work on communication environments and processes of interactive and conventional media and on the individual and social outcomes of the latter | X | ||||
| 8 | Will have the knowledge of analysis and modelling techniques to analyse interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes | X | ||||
| 9 | Will have the ability to question and critically analyse developments and problems concerning interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes, will be aware of the public interest, social responsibility and the environment, will be sensitive to contemporary world’s and Turkey's current problems; will develop a libertarian, democratic, constructive and problem-solving approach | X | ||||
| 10 | They are familiar with the historical development processes of electronic, digital media and film; and the current developments in these fields | |||||
| 11 | They learn sociological, cultural and aesthetic approaches in electronic, digital media and film | |||||
| 12 | They learn the political economy of cultural industries, labour and production relations, analysis of marketing and consumption patterns. | |||||
| 13 | They learn at a first level how to use the equipment necessary for the production of audio-visual content for TV, radio and digital media and of films in different genres | |||||
| 14 | They gain experience in conducting creative activities in electronic, digital media and film; in producing and working in groups | |||||
| 15 | They acquire theoretical information in the fields of public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communication and organizational communication | |||||
| 16 | They are familiar with the research, planning, implementation and evaluation processes in public relations and advertising; they can create campaigns, present them effectively and write reports | |||||
| 17 | They have knowledge of organisational communication, crisis and risk communication, reputation management, media relations, media planning, digital media management, brand management and interpersonal communication. They are able to carry out activities in these areas | |||||
| 18 | They use public relations and advertising strategies and tactics appropriate to the specificities of conventional and new media | |||||
| 19 | They are aware of legal regulations, ethical codes in public relations and advertising, and they remain faithful to them | |||||
| 20 | They are familiar with the different theoretical approaches regarding the social place, role and functions of journalism as a social institution and phenomenon; they are familiar with the process of producing information for conventional and digital media | |||||
| 21 | They are familiar with the structural and technical specificities, management characteristics of conventional/mainstream media, as well as alternative media structures | |||||
| 22 | They are familiar with the new conceptual and theoretical discussions emerging from interactive/digital media in terms of social sciences and humanities | X | ||||
| 23 | They are familiar with the historical development of journalism in Turkey and in the world; they can analyse it in the context of social and political history | |||||
| 24 | They have the ability to effectively use information technology, printing and publishing techniques; to write a press article using data collected on the web and on social media, to visualize this data and to publish it | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assignments | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,76 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||