Course Objectives: |
Students' swot analysis of a brand, determination of target audience, etc. It is aimed to make in-depth research with methods, to design a sustainable and original visual language using the outputs, and to develop communication problem-solving skills that can occur according to the dynamics of the medium. |
Course Content: |
Understanding of emblem, logo, brand concepts, advertising research for a product or service within a national brand, strategic positioning, corporate identity design, sustainable creative communication design structuring, rearrangement of the produced design according to different media dynamics. |
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:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) ● Understands theoretical theories and basic advertising terminology in advertising.
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) ● Builds an advertising campaign suitable for the needs of the brand with the research methods used in advertising.
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2) ● It designs corporate identity by taking customer needs and target audience into consideration.
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3) ● Synthesizes existing approaches in advertising and their own unique approaches.
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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.)
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1) ● Creates striking, attention-grabbing and original text for use in advertisements.
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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1- Advertising and design relationship |
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2- Advertising strategy, brief examples, research methods. |
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3- Brief presentations of the students |
For the continuation of the project, students will be asked to choose a known brand and propose a non-existent product for that brand to later produce their campaign. They will be asked to prepare a brief presentation that includes the following items in the next lesson for the jointly agreed product.
● Information about the brand and product
Strengths / weaknesses / opportunities / threats
Key competitors and market position
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4- Presentation, one-on-one work with the student and feedback
Making a presentation containing successful name, slogans and logo works,
Working on names and slogans with students, preparing logo drafts |
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5- work one-on-one with students and feedback |
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6- One-on-one work and feedback with students
Name work with students, finalization of logo / carrier items, |
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Presentation, one-on-one work with the student and feedback
Making a presentation containing successful packaging designs,
Making packaging drafts with students |
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Midterm exam |
Finalization of packaging designs.
Presentation of final logo and packaging designs and submitting them with project files.
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9- Presentation, one-on-one work with the student and feedback |
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10- Working one-on-one with students and feedback
Finalization of key visuals with students |
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11- 9- Presentation, working one on one with the student and feedback
Making a presentation on adapting the key image for different media,
Starting adaptations with students |
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12- One-on-one work and feedback with students |
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13- Presentation, one-on-one work with the student and feedback
Finalizing the adaptation of the main visual to different media
Showing examples of presentations. |
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13- Presentation, one-on-one work with the student and feedback
Finalizing the adaptation of the main visual to different media
Showing examples of presentations. |
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Final |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
● Burtenshaw, K., Mahon, N. ve Barfoot, C. (2014) Yaratıcı Reklamcılığın Temelleri (çev. Cansu Uçar). İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları
● Ambrose, G. ve Harris, P. (2013) Yaratıcı Tasarımın Temelleri (çev. Adnan Tepecik, Murat Devrim Atılgan). İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları
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References: |
● Ambrose, G. ve Harris, P. (2012) Yaratıcı Tipografinin Temelleri (çev. Bengisu Bayrak). İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları
● Heller, S. ve Vienne, V. (2016) Grafik Tasarımı Değiştiren 100 Fikir (çev. Bengisu Bayrak) İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları
● Designing Brand Identity: An Essential Guide for the Whole Branding Team, Alina Wheeler
● Layout Workbook, A Real-World Guide to Building Pages in Graphic Design, Rockport Publishers Inc. ISBN: 9781592533527
● Letterhead and Logo Design 10, Sussner Design Company, Rockport Publishers Inc. ISBN: 9781592535798
● Graphic Designer's Essential Reference,Timothy Samara, Rockport Publishers Inc. ISBN: 9781592537433
● Reading images : the grammar of visual design / Gunther Kress and Theo van Leeuwen. 2nd ed. London : Routledge, 2006. 2006
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design. |
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Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design. |
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Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective. |
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Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods. |
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Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets. |
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Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work. |
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Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions. |
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Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline. |
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Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design. |
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Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences. |
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Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable. |
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Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes. |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Application |
4 |
8 |
32 |
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 |
4 |
4 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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64 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
2 |
10 |
20 |
Midterms |
2 |
2 |
4 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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26 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
90 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
5 |