YMD337 Content Management and Creative AuthorshipIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs New MediaGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
New Media
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD337
Course Name: Content Management and Creative Authorship
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SERRA ORKAN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To learn content management and content creation techniques based on brands, to create content suitable for news, to learn Adobe In Design Program and to present multiple page designs in a practical way, to comprehend creative writing techniques and to create original slogan and content.
Course Content: Interactive design, page numbering, cover design, template page creation, page layout, creation of appropriate title and slogan.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learning content management and creative writing technique.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Page design and content creation with In Design Program, creating slogan, script, creating content according to brands.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Ability to communicate interactively. Safe communication of virtual communication. Cyber security.
Learning Competence
1) Basic knowledge of content management and authoring.
Field Specific Competence
1) To have basic knowledge about page layout, to create original contents, slogans and titles, to have mastery of writing techniques.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to create interactive designs, to gain unique writing skills.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Explanation of concepts of content management and creative writing.
2) General information about planned and effective writing and expression techniques, brand and text analysis.
3) Literature scanning methods, development of observation skills.
4) The use of grammar and spelling rules.
5) Tricks of creative writing on social media.
6) General information about blogs and wikis, examples.
7) Research on content management of corporate brands.
8) Create relevant content and slogan to brand.
9) Understanding the characteristics of different types of writing.
10) Producing titles to writings and visual-writing harmony.
11) Creating original content with reference to various sources.
12) Designing the content that has been created.
13) Using In Design Text Wrap tool and making original content content interactive.
14) Evaluation.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Adobe Indesign, Nirvana Yayınları.
References: Adobe Indesign, Nirvana Yayınları.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) 1. Acquainting oneself with technologic developments which have effect on new media area. 2. Gaining the theoretical infrastructure controling the influence flow within social media, society and digital culture. 3. Implementing digital communication on productive and strategic projects by using the right applications. 4. Wining theoretical and factual infrastructure to use data which can reach the right information in an ethical way.
2) 1.Designing, strategizing and managing related processes as an active actor of the new media at the center of all transformations and changes, especially production, marketing, journalism, social relations. 2.Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary structure of the new media and the tendency to work with traditional media such as newspapers, radio and TV, and to produce interactive content in this direction. 3.Generating a new generation of news in the context of news gathering and writing transformations; to be a new media correspondent, editor or producer in newspapers, radio or TV institutions carrying publishing activities on the Internet and mobile media. 4.Designing, producing and implementing content for public and private organizations with disciplines as public relations, trade, advertising for effective reach to target audience, productivity and competitive advantage. 5. Solving the crisis based new media at the institutions and to produce parallel strategies to the new situation. 6.Portal management, learning and implementation of stages in web design areas.
3) 1.Entrepreneurship that to be able to present thoughts and creativity in all new media platforms like web, newspaper, blog, e-commerce. 2.Informative, entertaining content production based on social existence, sharing and interaction in social media. 3.To be able to perform the profession as a team member and fulfill the responsibilities, while remaining committed to ethical values. 4.Paying attention to the fair representation of the views of all parties within the framework of accountability, equal approach to the parties and not misleading.
4) 1. Comprehension of media literacy skills in the process of news gathering. 2. Learning how to effectively use and develop new media platforms. 3. Comprehension of conceptual connections between media and politics 4. To be able to understand and question the basic principles of mass communication and the place and importance of mass communication. 5. Developing a perspective of being able to analyze and tired of economic politics, social, political and cultural influences of mass communication.
5) 1. communicating with digital agencies about new media projects in order to be a part of the solution. 2. Sharing the solution suggestions on communication area using qualitative and quantitative research. 3. Organizing and implementing projects and events for one'ssocial environment using the digital communication formats in a creative way.
6) 1. Understanding the basic principles and doctrines of communication and foprming a point of view. 2. Understanding and evaluating theoritical approach on communication. 3. Comprehension of criticism on media theories. 4. In Turkey and in the world assessing industry 4.0 strategies, Making the analysis of the practices. 5. Solving possible crises in the institutions by evaluating all technological, political and economic developments that will affect the new media field and producing parallel strategies to the new situation

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 1. Acquainting oneself with technologic developments which have effect on new media area. 2. Gaining the theoretical infrastructure controling the influence flow within social media, society and digital culture. 3. Implementing digital communication on productive and strategic projects by using the right applications. 4. Wining theoretical and factual infrastructure to use data which can reach the right information in an ethical way. 4
2) 1.Designing, strategizing and managing related processes as an active actor of the new media at the center of all transformations and changes, especially production, marketing, journalism, social relations. 2.Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary structure of the new media and the tendency to work with traditional media such as newspapers, radio and TV, and to produce interactive content in this direction. 3.Generating a new generation of news in the context of news gathering and writing transformations; to be a new media correspondent, editor or producer in newspapers, radio or TV institutions carrying publishing activities on the Internet and mobile media. 4.Designing, producing and implementing content for public and private organizations with disciplines as public relations, trade, advertising for effective reach to target audience, productivity and competitive advantage. 5. Solving the crisis based new media at the institutions and to produce parallel strategies to the new situation. 6.Portal management, learning and implementation of stages in web design areas. 5
3) 1.Entrepreneurship that to be able to present thoughts and creativity in all new media platforms like web, newspaper, blog, e-commerce. 2.Informative, entertaining content production based on social existence, sharing and interaction in social media. 3.To be able to perform the profession as a team member and fulfill the responsibilities, while remaining committed to ethical values. 4.Paying attention to the fair representation of the views of all parties within the framework of accountability, equal approach to the parties and not misleading. 4
4) 1. Comprehension of media literacy skills in the process of news gathering. 2. Learning how to effectively use and develop new media platforms. 3. Comprehension of conceptual connections between media and politics 4. To be able to understand and question the basic principles of mass communication and the place and importance of mass communication. 5. Developing a perspective of being able to analyze and tired of economic politics, social, political and cultural influences of mass communication. 4
5) 1. communicating with digital agencies about new media projects in order to be a part of the solution. 2. Sharing the solution suggestions on communication area using qualitative and quantitative research. 3. Organizing and implementing projects and events for one'ssocial environment using the digital communication formats in a creative way. 5
6) 1. Understanding the basic principles and doctrines of communication and foprming a point of view. 2. Understanding and evaluating theoritical approach on communication. 3. Comprehension of criticism on media theories. 4. In Turkey and in the world assessing industry 4.0 strategies, Making the analysis of the practices. 5. Solving possible crises in the institutions by evaluating all technological, political and economic developments that will affect the new media field and producing parallel strategies to the new situation 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion
Social Activities
Case Study
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Committee 42 % 0
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 16 96
Final 1 3
Total Workload 141