Purpose of this subject is to present the information in a way understandable with the ease of access for the users. Information should be prestented to make it understood efficiently and effectively. The information term is not only used as an attractive art expression but also used for a specific area of graphic design related to view the information effectively.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Zeynep Koçer
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
The course is not offered for this semester.
Office Hour(s)
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Teaching Methods and Techniques
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Principle Sources
Lipton, R. The Practical Guide To Information Design, 2007.
Lupton, E. Thinking with Type, 2006 Schriver,
Heller, S.&Landers, R. Infographic Designers' Sketchbooks, 2015
Uçar, T. Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, İnkılap Yayınları, 2019.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
What is information? What are the concepts of data and information. relation with design
Presentations and notes in lecture
2. Week
Theoretical foundations of information design. Subheadings of information design: Data visualization
Presentations and notes in lecture
3. Week
Subheadings of information design: Use of infographics
Presentations and notes in lecture
4. Week
Applications and examples with Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
Restaurant, cafe menus. Designs for individuals with special needs.
Presentations and notes in lecture
7. Week
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Infographic poster applications, brochures, flyers, invitations,
greeting cards, etc.
Presentations and notes in lecture
9. Week
Infographic poster applications, brochures, flyers, invitations,
greeting cards, etc.
Presentations and notes in lecture
10. Week
Pictograms, icons.
Presentations and notes in lecture
11. Week
Project
Presentations and notes in lecture
12. Week
Project development
Presentations and notes in lecture
13. Week
Presentation of projects
Presentations and notes in lecture
14. Week
FINAL EXAM
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
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.
