Information Package / Course Catalogue
Design Studio I
Course Code: GİT405
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 3
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 10
Objectives of the Course

The goal is to enable students to develop ideas for their final projects, establish the necessary budget and timeline to carry out these projects, and prepare a comprehensive project proposal report that is ready for presentation.

Course Content

Developing ideas for the final project, planning the most appropriate resources and budget for the projects, conducting data collection, creating a project timeline, and preparing and presenting the final project proposal.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Applies the theoretical knowledge and practical experience gained in the field of visual communication design to create an original project or collection tailored to a specific purpose.
2.It transforms design ideas into functional and innovative visual products tailored to the target audience, using a problem-solving approach.
3.Using interdisciplinary knowledge and skills, they independently manage the design, production, and evaluation phases of a project.
4.They develop aesthetic solutions through critical thinking in response to the challenges they encounter during the design and production process and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
5.He presents the completed project and the collection he has created to experts in accordance with professional design standards and effective communication techniques.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi (Niyazi Karasar)
2.Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım (Tevfik Fikret Uçar)
3.İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım (Emre Becer)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Project design: Transition from idea to application and collection logic
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Determining project objectives, target audience, and visual identity
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Material preparation: Gathering design elements and creating initial sketches
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Production planning: Creating design guidelines and production schedule
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Innovative approaches and integration of multimedia tools in the design process
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Project I: First stage applications and transferring sketches to digital platforms
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Project I: Mid-evaluation, structural critique, and revision of designs
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Problem solving in the application process and alternative design strategies
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Project II: Ensuring collection integrity and final product design
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Project II: Adapting designs to different print and digital media
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluating the project: Aesthetics, functionality, and impact analysis on the target audience
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Project Proposal preparation- final Project presentation file preparation process and reporting standards
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Making necessary corrections, output checks, and effective presentation techniques
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
End-of-term project/collection presentation and general evaluation by the jury
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%100
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Lecture - Practice131352
Individual Work1373130
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)250
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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5
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5
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026