NMC203 Interactive Web DesignIstinye UniversityDegree Programs New Media and Communication (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
New Media and Communication (English)

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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: NMC203
Course Name: Interactive Web Design
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
7
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
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: Doç. Dr. ERTAN TOY
Course Lecturer(s): Doç. Dr. ÇAĞRI BARIŞ KASAP
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Students learn fundamentals of UX and UI then they design creative & aestethic websites.
Course Content: In this course attendants learn the fundamental principles of user interfaces and user experience design. After the core concepts, they will learn how to find a creative idea and design web sites in Adobe XD. The course is based on creativity, visual communication, hands on training and making experiments

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the design methodolgy and principles of design
2) Understands the fundamentals UX and UI design
3) Giving the correct messages to audience
4) Understands the production of web sites visually
5) Makes visually powerfull web sites

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction To Course – Discussion On The Basic Concepts
2) Nail It! This is DESIGN!
3) Fundamental Principles Of Interaction
4) How To Make a Website? A Visual Communication Design View – First Project
5) Planning the Web Site
6) Giving a Form to the Web Pages
7) Let’s Make a Prototype! Welcome to Adobe XD
8) Mid-Term
9) Semiotics and Icons – Making Icons
10) Project 2 – A Website for Business – Understanding Cooperate Identity
11) Phase 1: Research and mood board presentations
12) Phase 2: Paper sketches
13) Phase 3: Prototype
14) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: UI is Communication - How to design intuitive, user-centered interfaces by focusing on effective communication. McKay, Everett N. 2013.
About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition. Cooper, Alan. 2014. WEB Design Best Studios. Wiedemann, Julius.
References: UI is Communication - How to design intuitive, user-centered interfaces by focusing on effective communication. McKay, Everett N. 2013.
About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition. Cooper, Alan. 2014. WEB Design Best Studios. Wiedemann, Julius.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media. 2 2 2 2 2
2) Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.
3) Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents. 2 2 2 2 2
4) Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production. 2 2 2 2 2
5) Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity. 3 3 3 3 3
6) Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media. 1 1 1 1 1
7) Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.
8) Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects. 3 3 3 3 3
9) Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector. 3 3 3 3 3
10) Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations. 3 3 2 2 2
11) Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.
12) Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings. 3 3 3 3 3
13) Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs. 3 3 3 3 3
14) Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks. 2 2 2 2 2
15) Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights. 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media. 3
2) Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.
3) Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents. 3
4) Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production. 2
5) Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity. 3
6) Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media. 2
7) Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.
8) Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects. 3
9) Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector. 3
10) Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations. 3
11) Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.
12) Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings. 3
13) Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs. 3
14) Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks. 3
15) Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 10 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Application 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 6 16
Project 3 24
Homework Assignments 10 50
Midterms 1 16
Final 1 16
Total Workload 178