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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

DIL626

Course Name:

Spanish 6

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

DIL625 - Spanish 5

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

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:

Öğr. Gör. MERVE KESKİN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. ESNIHT YULIET ATEHORTUA MESA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to improve listening, writing,reading and speaking skills of Spanish in advanced level.
Course Content:	This course covers improving basic effective communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also covers cultural beliefs, values and various aspects of everyday life in Spanish speaking countries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) The student can understand a text including abstract terms and figure out indirect expressions.
2) The student can express his/her ideas fluently.
3) The student can use the target language for academic purpose beside daily conversation.
4) The student can write an article or text in a well-organized and structured way.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Transmitting messages and developing communicating strategies Talking on the phone Giving orders / suggestions	AULA 3
2)	Transmitting messages and developing communicating strategies Talking on the phone Giving orders / suggestions	AULA 3
3)	Transmitting messages and developing communicating strategies Talking on the phone Giving orders / suggestions	AULA 3
4)	Telling real or fictional anectodes Talking about causes and consequences	AULA 3
5)	Telling real or fictional anectodes Talking about causes and consequences	AULA 3
6)	Writing a script about a couple having an argument Expressing interest/ feeling	AULA 3
7)	Writing a script about a couple having an argument Expressing interest/ feeling	AULA 3
8)	MIDTERM	AULA 3
9)	Deciding an object that makes daily life easier Describing characteristics / how something works	AULA 3
10)	Deciding an object that makes daily life easier Describing characteristics / how something works	AULA 3
11)	Creating a presentation about a new movement Talking about situations / facts	AULA 3
12)	Creating a presentation about a new movement Talking about situations / facts	AULA 3
13)	Writing a blog about science mystery Making hypothesis and talking about mystery event	AULA 3
14)	Writing a blog about science mystery Making hypothesis and talking about mystery event	AULA 3
15)	FINAL	AULA 3
16)	FINAL	AULA 3

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bu kursta öğretim materyali olarak AULA 3 kullanılmaktadır. / In this course, AULA 3 is aimed to be used.
References:	Ek alıştırmalar ve dersin öğretim görevlisi tarafından geliştirilmiş çeşitli oyunlar ve etkinlikler. Teacher created upplementary worksheets, classroom activities and games

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) To understand the structure and dynamics of a design team and to continue the production processes in a flow with team members from different disciplines.
1) To have the necessary knowledge and skills about computer technologies required to produce designs.
1) To be able to manage the design, development and presentation processes by applying the right theoretical steps and to be involved in the production process from start to finish.
1) To be able to criticize and evaluate different problems through these concepts by mastering the design processes.
1) To understand the conceptual importance of Visual Communication Design and to gain the ability to develop user-centered experience-oriented designs.
2) To be able to create balanced interactive narratives with communication and design processes by understanding the ways in which visual designs convey ideas, messages and emotions in experience.
2) To be able to analyze, evaluate and interpret the situations and facts about design issues by using different disciplines.
3) To be able to develop professional projects by producing components for different media, to evaluate these components consistently in the context of the designs developed.
3) To be able to analyze and use design-oriented thinking processes for visual communication products.
4) To have the necessary computer technologies and software knowledge to develop design in line with the needs of the sector, to be able to use computer-aided design applications to reflect their creative ideas.
4) To be able to use these designs effectively in the context of theme, subject and target audience by applying effective visual and audio solutions for communication design products.
5) Mastering contemporary design methodology; To produce designs that appeal to the audience by prioritizing the target audience of the designs.
6) To understand the experience of the users and the target audience, to understand the measurement methods and to benefit from these concepts in the design process.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To understand the structure and dynamics of a design team and to continue the production processes in a flow with team members from different disciplines.
1)	To have the necessary knowledge and skills about computer technologies required to produce designs.
1)	To be able to manage the design, development and presentation processes by applying the right theoretical steps and to be involved in the production process from start to finish.
1)	To be able to criticize and evaluate different problems through these concepts by mastering the design processes.
1)	To understand the conceptual importance of Visual Communication Design and to gain the ability to develop user-centered experience-oriented designs.
2)	To be able to create balanced interactive narratives with communication and design processes by understanding the ways in which visual designs convey ideas, messages and emotions in experience.
2)	To be able to analyze, evaluate and interpret the situations and facts about design issues by using different disciplines.
3)	To be able to develop professional projects by producing components for different media, to evaluate these components consistently in the context of the designs developed.
3)	To be able to analyze and use design-oriented thinking processes for visual communication products.
4)	To have the necessary computer technologies and software knowledge to develop design in line with the needs of the sector, to be able to use computer-aided design applications to reflect their creative ideas.
4)	To be able to use these designs effectively in the context of theme, subject and target audience by applying effective visual and audio solutions for communication design products.
5)	Mastering contemporary design methodology; To produce designs that appeal to the audience by prioritizing the target audience of the designs.
6)	To understand the experience of the users and the target audience, to understand the measurement methods and to benefit from these concepts in the design process.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Homework Assignments	10	% 10
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 45
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	0	4		56
Homework Assignments	10	0	7		70
Midterms	1	0	1		1
Final	1	0	1		1
Total Workload					128