Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to enable students to discuss web design principles theoretically and practically, as well as to produce projects to improve digital design with their creative thoughts.
Course Content:
With this course, which covers arranging the user interface activity, design elements such as typography, visuals and colors according to usability practices, students learn the graphic interface design required for effective user experience.
Course Methodology:
1-Lecture, 2-Interartive Lecture, 3-Special Support / Structural Examples
Course Evaluation Methods:
A-Exam, E-Project / Design
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Discusses the theoretical principles of Web Design. | 6 | 1,2,3 | A,E |
| 2. Develops creative ideas and thoughts. | 10 | 1,2,3 | A,E |
| 3. Demonstrates unique web page designs through software tools. | 2 | 1,2,3 | A,E |
| 4. Produces a project considering the usability criteria. | 4 | 1,2,3 | A,E |
| 5. Uses interface design programs effectively for user experience. | 3 | 1,2,3 | A,E |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Creating web content, visual design examples | |
| 3 | Creating web design ideas | |
| 4 | Creating a website; Working with colors, grids, and layouts | |
| 5 | Creating a website; space and typography | |
| 6 | Website creation, Navigation, site content, button design | |
| 7 | Mid-term Project; Images, content and drafting | |
| 8 | Mid-term | |
| 9 | Transfer of site drafts to the program used | |
| 10 | Transfer of site drafts to the program used | |
| 11 | Placing site drafts in accordance with the flow chart | |
| 12 | Placing site drafts in accordance with the flow chart | |
| 13 | Site circulation and design deficiencies | |
| 14 | Preparation of the final file | |
| 15 | Preparation of the final file | |
| 16 | Final Examination | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 40 |
| Final | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 60 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Uses technical and academic knowledge accumulated in visual communication design field for authentic projects. | X | ||||
| 2 | Designs 2 and 3 dimensional creative products considering the aesthetic rules. | X | ||||
| 3 | Employs efficiently the technical innovations required by the professional field. | X | ||||
| 4 | Analyses problems related to the field starting from the concept and develops appropriate projects for the targeted audience. | X | ||||
| 5 | Behaves according to the national and international professional ethical principles. | X | ||||
| 6 | Builds awareness to universal and social problems by developed projects and offers solutions to them. | X | ||||
| 7 | Gains sectoral experience by compulsory internship, relates academic knowledge with field experience. | X | ||||
| 8 | Grasps the importance of interdisciplinary working by lifelong learning mind-set and collaborates with different teams. | X | ||||
| 9 | Develops concepts and puts forth innovative and authentic works to enrich the cultural and artistic accumulation related to the field. | X | ||||
| 10 | Transforms the creative ideas into moving and interactive visual expressions, executes multi-dimensional designs. | X | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Mid-term Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 120 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (s) | 4,8 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||