Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEVŞEHİR / GRF122 - GRAPHIC DESIGN

Code: GRF122 Course Title: SEMIOTICS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department GRAPHIC DESIGN
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer BÜLENT BİLGİN (bbilgin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To understand the theories of semiotics and their relation to related fields.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can knows semiotics theories. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
PO-19 Can gain research competency.
Examination
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-2 Can knows semiotics and basic concepts. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-5 Can draws using geometric forms.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
PO-19 Can gain research competency.
PO-30 Can explain the concepts about visual perception and communication in graphic design.
Examination
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-3 Can knows the types of semiotics. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
PO-19 Can gain research competency.
PO-24 Can make interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary working in group.
PO-28 Can gain knowledge of basic professional language with basic concepts and definitions of professional competencies.
PO-40 Can use vector-based program for design.
Examination
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-4 Can knows the sub-branches of semiotics. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-5 Can draws using geometric forms.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
PO-19 Can gain research competency.
PO-22 Can transfer their knowledge, skills, ideas and recommendations that they get related to their field.
PO-30 Can explain the concepts about visual perception and communication in graphic design.
Examination
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-5 Can knows the relationship between semiotics and other disciplines. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-3 Can creates the original surface with dots and lines.
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-5 Can draws using geometric forms.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
PO-19 Can gain research competency.
PO-30 Can explain the concepts about visual perception and communication in graphic design.
Examination
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-6 Can knows the relationship between semiotics and color. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-3 Can creates the original surface with dots and lines.
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-5 Can draws using geometric forms.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
PO-30 Can explain the concepts about visual perception and communication in graphic design.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-7 Can knows the relationship between semiotics and advertising. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-3 Can creates the original surface with dots and lines.
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-5 Can draws using geometric forms.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-8 Can knows the relationship between semiotics and cinema. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-3 Can creates the original surface with dots and lines.
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-9 Can knows the relationship between semiotics and media. PO-1 Can explain the basic concepts related to the field of Graphic Design
PO-3 Can creates the original surface with dots and lines.
PO-4 Can comment about graphics via objects. Make forms in surface according to the design principles.
PO-5 Can draws using geometric forms.
PO-13 Can prepare the symbols by using stylization and deformation.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Theories of Semiotics, Semiotics and Basic Concepts, Types of Semiotics, Sub-branches of Semiotics, Semiotics and Relation with Other Disciplines, Semiotics and Colors, Semiotics and Advertising, Semiotics and Cinema, Semiotics and Media.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Theories of Semiotics Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
2 Semiotics and Basic Concepts Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
3 Types of Semiotics Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
4 Sub-Branches of Semiotics Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
5 Semiology and its relationship with other disciplines Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
6 Semiotics and Colors Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
7 Semiotics and Colors Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
8 mid-term exam
9 Semiotics and Advertising Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
10 Semiotics and Advertising Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
11 Semiotics and Advertising Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
12 Semiotics and Cinema Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
13 Semiotics and Cinema Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
14 Semiotics and Media Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
15 Semiotics and Media Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Demonstration, Practice
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Öztokat, N. T. (2005). Yazınsal metin çözümlemesinde kuramsal yaklaşımlar. Multilingual.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projection, pen, paper.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 6 12
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 5 10
       c) Performance Project 2 4 8
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 2 5 10
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 5 15
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 5 15
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 90