Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Media I
Course Code: İLT121
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed that the students have knowledge and experience in the field of digital media. Thus, reaching the competence of visualization of a thought and concept, to be able to interpret, analyse and discuss the examples is the primary target.

Course Content

Introduction course on computer based visual technologies. It is the course that technical knowledge about software and hardware used in visual art and design is attained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Seçil UTMA
Ins. Aydan BAŞÇALIŞKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Uses basic computer hardware and software knowledge to work effectively in digital environments.
2.Effectively uses office software, cloud technologies, and advanced presentation tools.
3.Analyzes the content and interaction dynamics of the internet, social networks, and new media platforms
4.Gains skills in digital content production and creation of audiovisual materials.
5.Applies digital media tools creatively in projects.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell, MediaCat Yayınları
2.Ve Steve Jobs Apple’ı Yarattı, Michael Moritz, Türkiye İş Bankası Yay
3.The Social Network – Movie
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Digital Media through the concepts of "Coder, Maker and Hacker", "Industry 4.0", "Experience"• Differences between Mac and PC computers and usage patterns, Software and Hardware basics
Week 2 - Practice
Introduction to the Microsoft Office Word program. Introducing interface, palette and menus• Recognition of writing formats: Petition• Recognition of writing formats: Academic Writing Rules• Recognition of spelling formats: Columnar uses
Week 3 - Practice
When writing an academic paper:• use of footnotes, references, headers, footers, page numbers• edit bibliographyIntroduction to Cloud Technology: Google Drive and its Components
Week 4 - Practice
Introduction to Microsoft Office Excel. Introducing interface, palette and menus. Budget Creation Project
Week 5 - Practice
• Preparing presentations with Microsoft Office PowerPoint• Power Point and PDF Presentation Work
Week 6 - Theoretical
Advanced presentation tools and techniques with Prezi I - Project CreationInforming about midterm exam
Week 7 - Practice
Advanced presentation tools and techniques with Prezi II - Project EditingRepetition for the midterm exam
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Practice
A theoretical view and questioning of Internet, Accessibility, Interface, Desktop, Interaction, Social network concepts
Week 10 - Practice
Usage of Advanced Ready Content:• Getting to know the E-Commerce framework with Sopsy Program• Learn about Web-Based Designs with the Autodesk Home Styler ProgramStock image and video, infografiks, mobile application interfaces
Week 11 - Practice
The Social Network: Examples of Facebook's Story and TED
Week 12 - Theoretical
On New Media Content and Reputation Management and Strategies: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Linkedin
Week 13 - Practice
Creating a Personal Web Site I: Creating a Project with Wix
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory50420
Lecture - Practice100440
Project1101020
Individual Work50210
Midterm Examination115015
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)105
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026