GIT117 Digital Design 1Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Visual Communication DesignGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Visual Communication Design
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: GIT117
Course Name: Digital Design 1
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1 2 2 2
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 EDA ÇEKİL KONRAT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EDA ÇEKİL KONRAT
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to teach students the basic tools, functions and techniques of digital design programs, to help them learn the basic principles of digital design and to provide them with the ability to manage a comprehensive digital design process.
Course Content: Within the scope of the course students practice vector and pixel-based design applications in design programs with the theoretical knowledge they have learned about digital design.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Understand the basic tools and functions of the Adobe Illustrator program and to gain basic skills about the program.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Explaining the course content and introduction to the course -
2) Introduction to digital design and graphic formats -
3) Introduction to the Adobe Illustrator, demonstrating the program interface and the basic functions -
4) Basic shapes and introduction to the pen tool -
5) Practicing transforming basic shapes. Introduction to Pathfinder and alignment panels -
6) Practicing with Pathfinder and alignment panels. Basic practices with the type tool. -
7) Simple icon design practices and general practice review before the midterm -
8) Midterm exam -
9) Introduction to gradient tool and different gradient applications -
10) Adobe illustrator practices -
11) Adobe illustrator practices
12) Adobe illustrator practices -
13) Adobe illustrator practices -
14) General review practices before the final exam -
15) Final -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: yok
References: yok

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
3) 2
4) 1 2 3
5) 1 2
6) 4 5
7) 9
8) 7

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
3) 2 5
4) 1 2 3 5
5) 1 2 5
6) 4 5 5
7) 9 4
8) 7 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 8 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
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 Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 8 1 8
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 52