Portfolio Design

Course Code:

GRA 406

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

It is aimed that the students design a creative portfolio that reflects the identity of the designers and document their graphic design works from their four years of experience.

Course Content:

In PORTFOLIO DESIGN course, students design portfolio in printed format and digital format documenting their chosen graphic design works from their four years of experience during the undergraduate program. The portfolios are designed beyond the classical file presentation with creative presentation styles reflecting the identity of the designer, the personality of the designer and the materials chosen accordingly. For the digital environment, they develop a design block where their portfolios are at the forefront, an e-book portfolio, and a creative presentation method where they can use social media. The aim is to make the students reach the places they cannot reach their jobs and to adapt to the new channels.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Homework 4. Application

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the Course	Learning Outcomes of the Program	Teaching Methods	Measurement Methods
Ability to produce original works of art and work interdisciplinary	2,3,11	1,2,3	1,2,4
An ability to research, analyze and evaluate works of art	7,10	1,4,5	1,2,4
Basic material knowledge about graphic design and printing techniques	1,2,5	1,2	1,2,4
Ability to express himself in artistic field	3,11	1,2	1,2,4
Ability to present his / her studies effectively	8,10	4,5	1,2,4

Course Flow

COURSE
Week	Subjects	Preliminary
1	Definition and types of portfolio. Examination of samples
2	Importance of printed portfolio design and criteria to be considered in design
3	Selection of works for printed portfolios
4	Printed portfolio preparation process - photographing works
5	Printed portfolio preparation process - making the work photos suitable for printing
6	Information about portfolio layout and paper selection
7	Binding and file preparation methods
8	Presentation and submission of printed portfolio projects
9	Definition and types of digital portfolio. Examination of samples
10	Information about the types and uses of electronic broadcast format
11	Preparing the works in digital format
12	Creating page layouts
13	Adding interactive elements
14	Presentation and submission of digital portfolio projects

Recommended Sources

SOURCES
Course’s Note
Other

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Materials used in the course, apart from the materials available in the workshop; For engraving, zinc of different sizes and thicknesses, metal inserts for scraping, linoleum and wood plates, scraping inserts.
Homeworks
Exams	1 Midterm Exam, 1 Final

Assessment

CONSIDERATION SYSTEM
Midterm Studies	No	Percentage of Contribution
Homework
Midterm
Seminar and Presentation
Project	1	%40
Total
Ratio of Final to Success	1	%60
Rate of Success in the Year		%40
Total		%100

Course’s Contribution to Program

Course’s Contribution to Program Outcomes
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have theoretical background in the fields of art and design			x
2	To be able to apply basic design principles					x
3	To have creative and original thinking ability					x
4	Identify and solve graphic design problems					x
5	An ability to use current technological tools in design processes at an advanced level					x
6	To have professional and ethical responsibility about intellectual, art and design works					x
7	Ability to follow developments in the field of Art and Design				x
8	To be able to present ideas and designs effectively					x
9	To be able to work as a team	x
10	To be able to conduct research, analysis and interpretation in the field			x
11	Interdisciplinary thinking and ability to connect.					x
12	To be aware of social and cultural values.			x

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY	Expertise / Field Courses
ECTS / Workload Table
Activity	Number	Time (hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Length (14 x total course time)	14	2	28
Study time out of class (Preliminary work, reinforcement)	14	6	84
Homework
Seminar and Presentation	1	16	16
Projects	1	50	50
Midterm Exam
Final Exam	1	20	20

Total Workload			198
Total Workload / 25 (h)			6,60
Course’s ECTS Credit			7

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