Information Package / Course Catalogue
Illustration
Course Code: GİT418
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is for students to develop their own unique illustrative approaches and along with this method completing a series of work on an exhibition quality level.

Course Content

Developing visual research methods, interpretation and unique visual production methods. Understanding the role of illustration in commercial and fine art and effects of illustrator on culture. Illustrating a series of works based on a theme and creating a portfolio.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Çağdaş ÖZKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain the ability to research visual styles and understand the art of interpretation.
2.To be able to analyze the role of illustration in between commercial and fine art.
3.To develop unique illustration work transcending trends. ?
4.To be able to illustrate cohesively based on a theme.
5.To create an illustration portfolio.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Illustration Workshop: Find Your Style, Practice Drawing Skills, and Build a Stellar Portfolio. M. Kate McDevitt. Chronicle Books, 2018
2.Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective (Required Reading Range). Alan Male. Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2017.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to course.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Project I: Brief and presentation
Week 3 - Practice
Project I: sketches
Week 4 - Theoretical
Project I: review
Week 5 - Practice
Project I: sketches
Week 6 - Intermediate Exam
Project I: delivery
Week 7 - Theoretical
Project II: Brief and presentation
Week 8 - Practice
Project II: sketches
Week 9 - Practice
Project II: sketches
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Project II: delivery
Week 11 - Theoretical
Project III: brief and presentation
Week 12 - Practice
Project III: sketches
Week 13 - Practice
Project III: sketches
Week 14 - Practice
Project III: sketches
Week 15 - Intermediate Exam
Project III: delivery
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%40
Term Assignment3%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice150460
Assignment45540
Final Examination124125
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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5
4
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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4
5
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5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026