SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60214METOZ-GRT0425	Graphic Animation Design I	3	Fall	2	2	3	5

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:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖKHAN AYDIN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, it is aimed to teach information about the cartoon and animation industry, classical animation methods and principles, creating motion perception, and teaching traditional animation production through drawing.
Course Content:	Cartoon and animation history, development, production methods, activation of geometric forms, character design, anatomical requirements, movement capacity, character T-pose work, walking animation, jumping and transition studies, character board creation, animation presentation techniques and portfolio design.

Course Specific Rules

Before starting the animation, removing the basic scenario on paper, making the graphics or photos suitable for animation as to be used after this stage, then transferring them to Photoshop or After Effects environment.

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) • Understands the basic principles of two dimensional animation.

2) • Categorizes and distinguishes animated films according to their genres and production techniques.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) • Recognizes the materials that can be used in traditional animation production and applies animation techniques.

2) • Experience the cartoon production process.

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) • Synthesizes two-dimensional animation methods and develops its own original production way.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to animation, speaking on basic principles
2)	In which application, how should the materials for animation be prepared, what common shortcuts should be used to get efficiency from the applications
3)	What is the difference between vector and pixel? Which one should be used, why and how
4)	How to make an animated illustration in Adobe Illustrator
5)	How to convert pixel illustrations prepared for animation in Adobe Photoshop into vector with illustrator
6)	How to make an animation suitable for internet environment in Adobe Photoshop
7)	How to make illustrative animation with Adobe Photoshop
8)	midterm exam
9)	Introduction to Adobe After Effects, learning basic usage methods
10)	How to make simple animations with After Effects
11)	How to animate a television environment with After Effects
12)	How should sound be used in animation? It is explained with examples
13)	How we should animate for smartphones and tablets we use in our daily lives
14)	Going over all topics part 1
15)	Going over all topics part 2
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:

• Taylor, R. (2004). The Encyclopedia of Animation Techniques. Quarto Publishing, Boston • Simon, M. (2000). Storyboards, Second Edition: Motion In Art. Focal Press, Burlington • Laybourne, K. (1998), The Animation Book. Three Rivers Press, New York

References:

• Furniss M. (1998). The Animation Bible. Abrams, California • Williams R. (2001). Animator's Survival Kit. Faber and Faber Limited, London • Martin Salisbury, Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication, 2004 • Jill bossert, Children's Book Illustration: Step by Step Techniques, a Unique Guide from the Masters, 1998. • Zegen, Lawrence, The Fundamentals of Illustration, 2005. • Walton, Roger, The Big Book of Illustration Ideas, 2009. • Loomis, Andrew, Creative illustration, 2012. • Gregory, Danny, An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers, 2008. • R,Clanton, Little Big Books: Illustrations for Children's Picture Books, 2012 • Bautista, Traci, Doodles Unleashed: Mixed-Media Techniques for Doodling, 2012 • Button B. (2002). Nonlinear Editing: Storytelling, Aesthetics, & Craft. CMP Books, Kansas • Pearlman K. (2009). Cutting Rhythms: Shaping the Film Edit. Focal Press, Burlington

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
Demonstration
Brain Storming

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	1	% 10.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
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	3	3	9
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	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	9
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	12	24
Midterms	3	15	45
Semester Final Exam	4	12	48
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			126
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			5