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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60211TATOZ-ILT0302 Visual Perception 2 Spring 3 0 3 4
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FÜSUN DENİZ ÖZDEN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi: Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the Visual Perception course is for students to learn the theories that investigate visual perception in a framework ranging from fine arts to photography, from film and television to new media, and to increase their visual literacy level.
Course Content: Perception of images in a world surrounded by detailed and sophisticatedly designed visual images, analysis of the ways in which images are produced and used as a means of communication, and methods of increasing visual literacy constitute the content of this course.

Course Specific Rules

None

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Defines the ways of perceiving and evaluating the visual universe.
  2) Expresses visual perception within the scope of graphic design and communication sciences.
  3) Student became able to see beyond the seen.
  4) Evaluates the visual image not as an isolated phenomenon, but as a communication design of creative fields.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Evaluate the relationships between life, art and design in the field of visual communication design.
  2) Distinguish the relationships between daily life, visual image and communication in daily life phenomena.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Evaluate the acquired visual art and design knowledge as a project in the field of visual communication design.
  2) Can adapt acquired theoretical knowledge in their designs

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Course orientation and course content presentation.
2) Iconogy and the perception of the image as the carrier of the agreed meaning. Northern Renaissance and CD cover analysis with Erwin Panofsky approach.
3) Roger Fry and Clement Greenberg and formal analysis.
4) Gombrich and art historical analysis; advantages and disadvantages of chronological analysis.
5) Ideology. Perception of female images from the perspectives of John Berger and Laura Mulvey.
6) Semiotics and semantics. Ferdinand de Saussure and Roland Bartes approaches.
7) Hermeneutics, Clifford Geertz and the limits of hermeneutics.
8) Midterm
9) Fine art and illusion of reality.
10) Photography and reality; whether photography is art and the Roger Scruton thesis. Dorothea Lange and subjectivity in photography
11) Film and reality, film and theatre, film and novel; reads and viewer's position.
12) Television and reality; Television as a cultural construct. TV series examples.
13) Discussion of new media and 'new', distribution systems from music recording to digital photography.
14) Lesson analysis.
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: ● Berger, John (2016). Görme Biçimleri. İstanbul: Metis.
● Howells, Richard (2019). Visual Culture. Wiley.
● Howells, Richard (2012). Outrage. Art, Controversy, and Society.
● Mirzoeff, Nicholas (2016). How to See the World. Basic Books.
● Ders Notları ve makaleler (Dersin Öğretim Üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır.)
References: ● Arnheim, Rudolf (2004). Art and Visual Perception. University of California Press.
● Berger, John (2016). Görme Biçimleri. İstanbul: Metis.
● Howells, Richard (2019). Visual Culture. Wiley.
● Howells, Richard (2012). Outrage. Art, Controversy, and Society.
● Mirzoeff, Nicholas (2016). How to See the World. Basic Books.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2) Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3) Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4) Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5) Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6) Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7) Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8) Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9) Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10) Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11) Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12) Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Views
Reading

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Quiz

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 52
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 5 10
Midterms 1 20 20
Semester Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 60
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 112
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 4