The aim of this course is to teach students how to properly use a Macintosh computer in light of technological advancements, so that they can create their own designs and projects.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sevim Karaalioğlu
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
This class will open in Spring semester.
Office Hour(s)
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Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures with the help of a projection device, where the teacher explains and demontrates exercises on the taught programs. Project practices.
Principle Sources
Teoman Dinçel, Bilgisayar Öğreniyorum 2008, 2008
Gökalp Baykal, Photoshop CS2, 2006
Funda Dağ & Umut Altınışık, Bilgi Teknolojileri: Office Programları ve Internet, 2008
Kerem, Yavuztaş, Photoshop’la Grafik Tasarımı, 2010
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Lecture
2. Week
Adobe Photoshop
Practical
3. Week
Photography
Practical
4. Week
Photoshop: Special Techniques
Practical
5. Week
Photoshop: Stone Portrait
Practical
6. Week
Photoshop: Masking
Practical
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Exam
8. Week
Photoshop: Brush Tools
Practical
9. Week
Photoshop: Action
Practical
10. Week
Practical Examination: Photoshop (Movie Poster)
Exam
11. Week
InDesign: Interface
Practical
12. Week
Indesign: Design
Practical
13. Week
InDesign: Understanding Layers
Practical
14. Week
Practical Exam: Indesign (Advert Poster)
Exam
15. Week
Presentations
Lecture
16. Week
Presentations
Lecture
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
20
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Students will be able to define all sorts of concepts predominantly related with communication, arts and culture alongside other differint disciplines.
PO-2
Students will be able to interprete technological developments and other related artistic and cultural perceptions.
PO-3
Students will be able to understand contemporary/actual practises.
PO-4
Students will be able to analyse the organic relationships between art, communication
and society.
PO-5
Students will be able to experience the process neccesarry, producing creative designs.
PO-6
Students will be able to study independently of their own accord in a creative
environment
PO-7
Students will be able to use technical equipments properly, and be also accomplish their projects within the given period.
PO-8
Students will be able to transform their creative ideas into multidisciplinary applications.
PO-9
Students will be able to produce original works in different areas ranging from graphic arts, photography, cinema, performing arts to plastic arts.
PO-10
Students will be able to have experiences on film directory, script writing, photography directory and editing.
PO-11
Students will be able to gain proficiency on computer based design, character design for both two and three dimensional animation movie. They also will be able to have experience on stage design.
PO-12
Students will be able to have experiences on various disciplines of performing arts, such as acting, mimic, modern dance, singing, dramatic improvisation.
PO-13
Students will be able to create original art works in painting, sculpture and ceramic disciplines.
PO-14
Students will be able to gain an ability in producing projects together with experienced academics invited.
PO-15
Students will be able to participate in competetive projects both at home and abroad such as exhibitions, workshops and seminars.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
How to use a Macintosh computer in light of technological advancements.
LO-2
Creating projects by using Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
LO-3
Developed understanding and ability to create their own projects and designs.
LO-4
Knowledge on how to use Photoshop and Illustrator from the Creative Suite Package.
LO-5
The ability to bring together different aspects of design and creating new concepts in the computer environment.
LO-6
Knowledge of programs and tools necessary in the industry in order to create designs.
