FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION

Department of Public Relations and Advertising

PRA 330 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Basic Graphic Applications and Advertising II
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PRA 330
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
  PRA 300 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery Online
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to broaden students’ perspectives in graphic design knowledge as well as its computer software applications. Students will be able to create their own idea and creative works by unifying their graphic design and computer technology skills that will serve to the needs of the field in near future.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to define the graphic design elements.
  • will be able to apply design principles for future creative projects.
  • will be able to criticize the graphic design examples.
  • will be able to use Adobe Photoshop.
  • will be able to use Adobe Illustrator at a beginners level.
  • will be able to use Adobe Indesign at a beginners level.
  • will be able to use Adobe After effect at a beginners level
  • will be able to use other applicable applications for edit images and making simple slide show animation.
Course Description In this course, graphic design elements and graphic design software which are used in advertising will be examined. This class will focus on strategies to utilize design as a means for communication. Students will apply self-directed creative design strategies employing typography and images to explore the principles and methodologies associated with the development of communication design as a visual language. Students will utilize design process how form, function and content interrelate to create meaning in the communication of ideas, messages and information through print and digital media.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction of the course and course Practice Illustrator and Photoshop
2 Project #1 / Creating billboard ad
3 Continuation of Project #1 Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Submission of project # 1 Design Brief (Worth 10 %)
4 Continuation of Project #1 Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
5 No Class Due to Covid19
6 Continuation of Project #1
7 Storyboarding Submission of project 1, Poster and its mock-up (Worth 25 %)
8 Introduction to Adobe Indesign Project #2 Creating Storyboard script or storyline for storyboard.
9 Introduction to Adobe Indesign Continuation of Project #2
10 HOLIDAY / NO CLASS Submission of project Layout and Grid
11 Finalizing of Project #2
12 Motion Graphic Project 2 Due Storyboard (Worth 25%)
13 Project #3 Creating Animatic Storyboard
14 Finalizing of Project #3
15 Project #1- 3 Presentation (Worth 10%) Project # 3 Due (Worth 25%) Presentation (Worth 10%)
16 Semester review

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
3
20
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
2
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
9
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
8
8
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
3
8
24
Presentation / Jury
1
5
5
Project
2
30
60
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
0
    Total
145

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to critically interpret theories, concepts, methods, instruments and ideas that form the basis of Public Relations and Advertising field.

2

To be able to collect and use necessary data to produce content in the field of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods.

3

To be able to use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Public Relations and Advertising in practice.

X
4

To be able to use analytical thinking skills in the field of Public Relations and Advertising.

X
5

To be able to convey creative ideas and solution suggestions supported by scientific data in written and oral form to stakeholders.

X
6

To be able to take responsibility as individual and group members to solve problems encountered in the practice of Public Relations and Advertising field.

X
7

To be able to develop solutions that favor public good and raise awareness by having knowledge about regional, national and global issues and problems.

X
8

To be able to relate the basic knowledge of other disciplines supporting the field of Public Relations and Advertising with his/her own field of expertise.

X
9

To be able to use the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired by following regulations, innovations, changes, current developments, and occupational health and safety practices closely in the field of Public Relations and Advertising; in a lifelong manner and for individual and social purposes.

10

To be able to collect, interpret and share data by considering social, scientific and professional ethical values in the field of Public Relations and Advertising.

11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Public Relations and Advertising and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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