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  1. Faculty of Fine Arts
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  4. Introduction to Visual Communication
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Last Updated: 30/09/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
GRA105 - Introduction to Visual Communication I. SEMESTER 2 +0 3.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Required Courses
Course Instructor(s) ÖĞR. GÖR. BENGİSU KELEŞOĞLU
Mode of Delivery The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
Place of Delivery
Used Educational Platforms
Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Recommended Resources Uçar, T. F. (2019) Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, İnkılap KitabeviHarris, P., Ambrose G. (2012) Görsel Tipografi Sözlüğü, Literatür YayıncılıkWillams, R. (1990) The Mac is Not a Typewriter: A Style Manual for Creating Professional-level Type on Your Macintosh. Peachpit PressCraig, J., Scala I.K., Bevington W. (2006) Designing with Type: The Essential Guide to Typography. Watson-Guptill PublicationsBerryman, G. (1990) Notes On Graphic Design and Visual Communication. Crisp Publications.Bringhurst, R. (2004) The Elements of Typographic Style. Hartley & Marks, Publishers.Carter, R., Day, B., Meggs, P. (2007) Typographic Design: Form and Communication. WileyMeggs, P. (1992) Type and Image. John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Work Placement N/A
Aims of the Course

Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 Meeting and explanations about the course
Week - 2 Brainstorming about Visual Communication, History, Function, Usefulness and Features. What is sign? What is symbol? History of Visual Communication and Writing
Week - 3 Introduction to Numbers and Their Origin. Are they signs or symbols? Relations with Geographical Location and symbols. Introduction to body language
Week - 4 Introduction to Mac Is Not A Typewritter
Week - 5 Mac is Not a Typewritter
Week - 6 History of Sign and Symbols and Review
Week - 7 History of Sign and Symbols and Review
Week - 8 Parts of Characters
Week - 9 Hearing the Type
Week - 10 Type Classifications
Week - 11 Principles of Basic Design
Week - 12 Principles of Basic Design
Week - 13 Religious Holiday
Week - 14 Group Discussion About the Concept Charts

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Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
Final Exam 1 50
Homework 1 50
Toplam (%) 100

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