Visual Communication Design
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

VCD314

Ders İsmi:

Digital Illustration

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
2	1	0	4

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. Dr. MERVE KARAMAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Dr. MELİS BOYACI
Assoc. Prof. Dr. MERVE KARAMAN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to contribute to the development of digital design and illustration application skills by using traditional methods and technical features of digital media.
Course Content:	This course covers topics such as the history and theory of illustration, the importance of digital illustration, classical and digital illustration techniques, and the production of digital illustrations for use in mass communication for today's media.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability to comprehend the illustration methods required to be able to apply drawing techniques in the digital environment
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Ability to create concept illustrations in computer environment by applying different painting techniques.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Ability to add texture, light and space to illustrations.
Learning Competence
1) Ability to create original form and concept illustrations using Illustrator
2) Ability to create vector-based illustrations from pixel-based photos and images
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Ability to create original digital illustrations by associating information and images from different disciplines with each other

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Illustration Concepts	Pre-readings on the topics
2)	Introduction of Illustration Programs. Examining Classical and Digital Examples of Masters and Important Illustrator/Artists	Pre-readings on the topics
3)	Creating and Using Objects in Illustration Program	Pre-readings on the topics
4)	Illustration Techniques (research and idea sketches, traditional and vectorial application methods)	Pre-readings on the topics
5)	Illustration Techniques (traditional and vectorial application methods)	Pre-readings on the topics
6)	Illustration Techniques (research and idea sketches, traditional and vectorial application methods)	Pre-readings on the topics
7)	Illustration Techniques (traditional and vectorial application methods)	Pre-readings on the topics
8)	MIDTERM EXAM	Pre-readings on the topics
9)	Textual and Visual Applications with Classical and Digital Methods	Pre-readings on the topics
10)	Audio and Visual Applications with Classical and Digital Methods	Pre-readings on the topics
11)	Project (Creating illustrations using Pixel-based images)	Pre-readings on the topics
12)	Project (Storyboard)	Pre-readings on the topics
13)	Project (Storyboard)	Pre-readings on the topics
14)	Project (Storyboard)	Pre-readings on the topics
15)	FINAL EXAM	Pre-readings on the topics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Zeegen, Lawrence, “Secrets of Digital Illustration”, Rotovision SA., Switzerland, 2007
References:	Caplin, Steve, “The Complete Guide to Digital Illustration”, Alastair Campbell Publishes, England, 2003 Withrow, Steven – Harris Jack, “Vector Graphics and Illustration”, Rotovision SA, Switzerland, 2008 Nick Souter and Tessa Souter, The Illustration Handbook, Chartwell Books,2012

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Assessment & Grading

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