Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course provides students with practical skills in two of the most widely used software applications in the design industry: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Through hands-on projects, students will learn to create and manipulate digital images, work with layers, apply filters and effects, and create vector-based designs. The course is divided into two main sections: the first half focuses on Photoshop, while the second half covers Illustrator. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Adobe Photoshop,Working with Layers,Selections and Masking,Photo Retouching and Adjustment Layers,Filters and Special Effects,Typography in Photoshop,Advanced Compositing,Midterm,Introduction to Adobe Illustrator,Working with the Pen Tool and Shapes,Working with Color and Gradients,Typography in Illustrator,Advanced Illustrator Techniques,Final Illustrator Project. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Understands and utilizes the tools and functions of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. | 11, 14, 2, 8 | E, G |
| Demonstrates proficiency in creating and editing digital images. | 11, 14, 2, 8 | E, F |
| Creates vector illustrations and graphic designs suitable for professional portfolios. | 2, 8 | E, F, I |
| Applies creative problem-solving skills to produce high-quality digital art and design. | 11, 12, 2, 8 | F |
| Able to complete a photography manipulation project and a vector design project for advertising and marketing departments. | 14, 8 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, I: Portfolio Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Photoshop User Guide: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/user-guide.html |
| 2 | Working with Layers | Adobe Creative Cloud Manual |
| 3 | Selections and Masking | Adobe Creative Cloud Manual |
| 4 | Photo Retouching and Adjustment Layers | Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorial |
| 5 | Filters and Special Effects | |
| 6 | Typography in Photoshop | |
| 7 | Advanced Compositing | |
| 8 | Midterm | Finishing the photoshop project made in class. |
| 9 | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | |
| 10 | Working with the Pen Tool and Shapes | |
| 11 | Working with Color and Gradients | |
| 12 | Typography in Illustrator | |
| 13 | Advanced Illustrator Techniques | |
| 14 | Final Illustrator Project |
| Resources |
| Caldwell, Cath . Graphic Design For Everyone. 2019. Adobe Creative Cloud Resources |
| Albers, Josef. Interaction of Color. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1963. Müller, Jens. Logo Modernism. Los Angeles: Taschen, 2015. Samara, Timothy. Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop. Beverly, MA: Rockport Publishers, 2005. White, Alexander W. The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type. New York: Allworth Press, 2002. Lupton, Ellen. Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students. 2nd ed. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2010. Berger, John. Ways of Seeing. London: British Broadcasting Corporation and Penguin Books, 1972. Young, Doyald. Fonts & Logos: Font Analysis, Logotype Design, Typography. 1st ed. Delphi Press, 1999. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | ||||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Doğa ÇÖL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course provides students with practical skills in two of the most widely used software applications in the design industry: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Through hands-on projects, students will learn to create and manipulate digital images, work with layers, apply filters and effects, and create vector-based designs. The course is divided into two main sections: the first half focuses on Photoshop, while the second half covers Illustrator. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Adobe Photoshop,Working with Layers,Selections and Masking,Photo Retouching and Adjustment Layers,Filters and Special Effects,Typography in Photoshop,Advanced Compositing,Midterm,Introduction to Adobe Illustrator,Working with the Pen Tool and Shapes,Working with Color and Gradients,Typography in Illustrator,Advanced Illustrator Techniques,Final Illustrator Project. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Understands and utilizes the tools and functions of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. | 11, 14, 2, 8 | E, G |
| Demonstrates proficiency in creating and editing digital images. | 11, 14, 2, 8 | E, F |
| Creates vector illustrations and graphic designs suitable for professional portfolios. | 2, 8 | E, F, I |
| Applies creative problem-solving skills to produce high-quality digital art and design. | 11, 12, 2, 8 | F |
| Able to complete a photography manipulation project and a vector design project for advertising and marketing departments. | 14, 8 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, I: Portfolio Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | Photoshop User Guide: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/user-guide.html |
| 2 | Working with Layers | Adobe Creative Cloud Manual |
| 3 | Selections and Masking | Adobe Creative Cloud Manual |
| 4 | Photo Retouching and Adjustment Layers | Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorial |
| 5 | Filters and Special Effects | |
| 6 | Typography in Photoshop | |
| 7 | Advanced Compositing | |
| 8 | Midterm | Finishing the photoshop project made in class. |
| 9 | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | |
| 10 | Working with the Pen Tool and Shapes | |
| 11 | Working with Color and Gradients | |
| 12 | Typography in Illustrator | |
| 13 | Advanced Illustrator Techniques | |
| 14 | Final Illustrator Project |
| Resources |
| Caldwell, Cath . Graphic Design For Everyone. 2019. Adobe Creative Cloud Resources |
| Albers, Josef. Interaction of Color. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1963. Müller, Jens. Logo Modernism. Los Angeles: Taschen, 2015. Samara, Timothy. Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop. Beverly, MA: Rockport Publishers, 2005. White, Alexander W. The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type. New York: Allworth Press, 2002. Lupton, Ellen. Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students. 2nd ed. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2010. Berger, John. Ways of Seeing. London: British Broadcasting Corporation and Penguin Books, 1972. Young, Doyald. Fonts & Logos: Font Analysis, Logotype Design, Typography. 1st ed. Delphi Press, 1999. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determines facts related to Public Relations and Advertising and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Using expert knowledge, takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to the field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Takes part in a team established for projects related to the field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigates theoretical and factual problems related to the disciplines and sub-disciplines of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning. Regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in the field and uses them effectively in his/her own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 10 | Uses new communication technologies effectively in professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies. | ||||||
| 11 | Plans social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 12 | Acts in a way that adheres to ethical codes in professional and scientific work. | ||||||
| 13 | Carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations, using methods and techniques of Public Relations and Advertising disciplines. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carries out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. . | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |