COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GRAPHIC PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES IN DIGITAL MEDIA

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MIM 3749 GRAPHIC PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES IN DIGITAL MEDIA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR TUTKU DIDEM ALTUN

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

The main aim of the course is to constitute the graphic design base for students to present their projects / designs creatively and effectively in computer environment, and also to improve their skills to use effective presentation methods and visualization techniques in accordance with their design concept by using related computer programs.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understanding the importance of an effective visual presentation in the expression of design and the techniques required for this
2   Understanding the basic principles of graphic design and being able to use it in visualizations
3   To be able to visualize different stages of a design with different graphic techniques (sheet, poster, brochure, booklet, slide presentation, animation, etc.) and use computer programs required for this.
4   To be able to prepare effective presentation sheets for a design product with high graphic value with all its components such as conceptual analysis, concept diagrams, written text, two and three dimensional visuals, and creating

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Graphic and Visual Techniques in Architecture, the importance and progress
2 Basic principles of the Graphic Design and Potentials for Architectural Presentations
3 Techniques for visualization and presentation of the concept of the architectural projects (analyses, conceptual diagrams, audial and visual expressions, using different tools such as video, sound etc.)
4 General Information about using the Adobe Photoshop Computer lab.
5 Architectural concept presentations in digital media, visualization exercises in Photoshop Computer lab.
6 Converting the 2D and 3D drawings for Photoshop and preparing for an expressive poster presentations Computer lab.
7 Coloring, lighting, texture mapping exercises in Photoshop Computer lab.
8 Mid-term Exam Computer lab.
9 Preparing the poster presentation I- expressive graphic design, compositional unity, expressing the story, visualization exercises in Photoshop Computer lab.
10 Preparing the poster presentation II- visualization exercises in Photoshop Computer lab.
11 Preparing the final presentation by using different visual and audial techniques, visualization exercises in Photoshop Computer lab.
12 Preparing slide presentation, writing text and expressing the story, expressive speaking and presentation techniques Computer lab.
13 Portfolio Design Computer lab.
14 Student Presentations Computer lab.
15 Student Presentations Computer lab.

Recomended or Required Reading

Abdulgani Arıkan, 2008, Grafik Tasarımda Görsel Algı, Eğitim Kitabevi
Aybike Ceylan Kızıltaş, Ayşe Tekel, Bilge Artmatlı Köroğlu, Kolektif, Nilgün Görer Tamer, Nilüfer Gürer, Nuray Bayraktar, 2012, Görsel Eğitimde Yaratıcılık ve Temel Tasarım, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Istanbul
Ayten Öztürk, Serkan Perkmen, 2009, Multimedya ve Görsel Tasarım, Profil Yayıncılık
Emre Becer, 2011, Iletişim ve Grafik Tasarımı, Dost Kitabevi, Ankara
Gavin Ambrose , Paul Harris (2012). Grafik Tasarımın Temelleri, çev: M.E.Uslu, Literatür Yayınları, Istanbul
Gavin Ambrose , Paul Harris (2013). Grafik Tasarımda Tasarım Fikri, çev: M. Taşçıoğlu , A. G.Taşçıoğlu, Literatür Yayınları, Istanbul
Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris, 2012, Görsel Baskı Öncesi Hazırlık ve Üretim Sözlüğü, Literatür Yayıncılık, Istanbul
Grafik Animasyon, 2012, Kodlab Yayın
Ilknur Aydoğdu Karaaslan, Leyla Budak, 2000, Sunumlarda Görsel Destek Kullanımı: Etkili Powerpoint Tasarımı ve Teknik Özellikleri, Beta Yayınevi, Istanbul

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures: Theoretical lectures will be given and applied presentations of visualization techniques with Photoshop will be made during the course.
Research and Design Excercises: Students will be expected to present their projects. However, a design exercise or workshop will be practiced at the end of the term for developing the creative ideas of students. Students must actively participate the courses all term.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 PRC PRACTICE
3 FINS FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.10 + PRC * 0.55 + FINS * 0.35
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.10 + PRC * 0.55 + RST * 0.35


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Assignments might be given in the light of group presentations and weekly discussions and prepared individually. In order to achieve the final exam, it is highly recommended to submit all assignments on time and regularly, and revise them with the guidance of the instructor. Group presentations require a collaborative effort. It is the group's responsibility to ensure that each group member contributes to the group work equally. Student participation will depend on, the student's attendance, the quality of student's responses to the questions during the course and the student's contribution to create a positive learning environment.
Mid-term Exam %10 (LO2, LO3)
Homework Assignments/Presentations %55 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)
Final Exam %35 (LO4)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. The participation of the %70 of the courses is mandatory.
2. Late submissions will be subject to a different evaluation.
3. All kinds of plagiarism will result in a disciplinary action.
4. Instructor might do quiz or exercises in the term. Their marks will be considered in the general average.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. T. Didem AKYOL ALTUN
Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Tınaztepe Campus, Doğuş street, No: 9, Kuruçeşme-Buca, Tel:+90 232 4128482
E mail: didem.akyol@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

will be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 2 24
Tutorials 2 2 4
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 2 24
Preparation for midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 1 5 5
Preparing presentations 1 6 6
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.1455
LO.245
LO.3455
LO.445

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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