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| Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI430 | ||||
| Course Name: | Digital Design in Photoshop I | ||||
| Semester: |
Fall Spring |
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Öğr. Gör. ZEHRA NUR AYAN ÖVER | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | ÖĞR. GÖR. ZEHRA NUR AYAN ÖVER | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to enable students to understand and apply basic digital design principles using Adobe Photoshop software. Students will develop skills in image processing, visual editing, using selection and painting tools, managing layers, editing text, and creating digital compositions using graphic design elements. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce creative visual designs in a digital environment. |
| Course Content: | This course introduces the functions of image editing software and the core features of Adobe Photoshop. Key topics include image processing, visual editing, use of selection and painting tools, color and light adjustments, application of design elements in a digital environment, text editing, layer management, texture creation, and filter applications. Additionally, students will work on practical projects to design graphic products such as logos and corporate identity elements. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Effectively use the core features and tools of Adobe Photoshop. 2) Apply techniques for image processing and editing. 3) Use selection and painting tools to perform digital modifications on visuals. 4) Manage layers, apply filters, and create visual effects. 5) Implement text editing and text effect techniques. 6) Develop original visual compositions following digital design principles. 7) Design graphic products such as logos and corporate identity elements for digital communication projects. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Understanding the functions of image editing software and the general features of Adobe Photoshop. | None |
| 2) | Image processing and editing; understanding image formats, file viewing, saving, and file types. | None |
| 3) | Using the Tools Panel and toolset in Photoshop. | None |
| 4) | Selection Tools and Painting Tools. | None |
| 5) | Understanding how to make selections on images. | None |
| 6) | Adjusting color and lighting on visuals. | None |
| 7) | Analyzing design elements such as point, texture, line, light, and form in a digital environment; basic applications of graphic design programs. | None |
| 8) | Midterm | 1-7. Weeks |
| 9) | Creating compositions using graphic design elements; freehand graphic experiments with line, stain, texture, tone, and various techniques. | None |
| 10) | Transforming and scaling visuals. | None |
| 11) | Text operations, adding text, and applying effects to text. | None |
| 12) | Drawing operations on pages. | None |
| 13) | Painting, color changing, creating textures and backgrounds. | None |
| 14) | Working with the Layer Panel and applying filters. | None |
| 15) | Designing graphic products such as logos and corporate identity elements using the fundamentals of visual communication. | None |
| 16) | Final | 1-15. Weeks |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Türkçe: Adobe Photoshop CC Eğitim Kitabı – Hüseyin Güven Photoshop ile Görsel Tasarım Teknikleri – Mehmet Şahin İngilizce: Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book (2024 Release) – Conrad Chavez, Andrew Faulkner Photoshop CC For Dummies – Peter Bauer |
| References: | Türkçe: Adobe Türkiye Resmi Eğitim Dökümanları Görsel Tasarım ve Dijital Sanat Üzerine Akademik Makaleler İngilizce: Adobe Photoshop Online Tutorials (Adobe Official Site) Creative Bloq: Photoshop Tips and Techniques Articles Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) Photoshop Eğitim Videoları |
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| 1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. | |||||||||||||||
| 2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process. | |||||||||||||||
| 3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills. | |||||||||||||||
| 4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation. | |||||||||||||||
| 5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | |||||||||||||||
| 6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |||||||||||||||
| 7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field. | |||||||||||||||
| 8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness. | |||||||||||||||
| 9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. | |||||||||||||||
| 10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly. | |||||||||||||||
| 11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions. | |||||||||||||||
| 12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions. | |||||||||||||||
| 13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression. | |||||||||||||||
| 14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field. | |||||||||||||||
| 15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. | |||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children. | |
| 2) | Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process. | |
| 3) | Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills. | |
| 4) | Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation. | |
| 5) | It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | |
| 6) | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |
| 7) | Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field. | |
| 8) | It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness. | |
| 9) | It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. | |
| 10) | Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly. | |
| 11) | The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions. | |
| 12) | Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions. | |
| 13) | Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression. | |
| 14) | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field. | |
| 15) | The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 15 | 2 | 2 | 60 | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
| Final | 1 | 15 | 2 | 17 | |||
| Total Workload | 114 | ||||||