SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GRT6407	Deneysel Tipografi	0	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course I
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Doçent Dr. MERVA KELEKÇİ OLGUN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:
Course Content:

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) Explores different aspects of composition and typography through design and uses them as a solution tool.
2) Analyzes design skills by researching national and international studies and constantly examining the design products produced.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Ability to rationalize and critically review projects and design processes in writing.
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) Problem solvers in the field of typography have an analytical and holistic perspective.
2) Makes highly complex composition and typographic design independently and practically.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	5	3	4
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
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 III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

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.	3
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
Problem Solving
Homework
Project Preparation

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
Homework Evaluation
Practice Exam

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	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	4	14	56
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	1	15	15
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	86
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	20	20
Semester Final Exam	1	20	20
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	40
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			126
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin Öğretim elemanı tarafından verilecektir.
References:	Çağdaş Tipografinin Temelleri 1- NAMIK KEMAL SARIKAVAK Çağdaş Tipografinin Temelleri 2- NAMIK KEMAL SARIKAVAK Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi - EMRE BECER Görsel Tipografi Sözlüğü - PAUL HARRIS Tipografinin Temelleri - PAUL HARRIS, GAVIN AMBROSE