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:

UNI080

Course Name:

Psychology Readings

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

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. FATMA GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to demarcate science and scientific from metaphysical thoughts, ideologies and pseudo-sciences.
Course Content:	In this course, the characteristics of scientific knowledge and basic knowledge and skills related to scientific approaches will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to explain the basic concepts of science
2) To be able to comprehend the necessity of scientific thinking in daily life
3) To be able to distinguish between a scientific product and a non-scientific product
4) To be able to express a question scientifically.
5) To be able to evaluate the subjects of psychology by a scientific point of view.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Description and Introduction	-
2)	Basic Concepts: Science, False Science, Non-Science and Pseudoscience	-
3)	Scientific Criteria: Induction and Verifiability	-
4)	Scientific Criteria: Deduction and Falsifiability	-
5)	Characteristics of Pseudoscience	-
6)	Types of Knowledge Acquisition: Scientific/Non-Scientific Approach	-
6)	Types of Knowledge Acquisition: Scientific/Non-Scientific Approach	-
7)	Psychology as a Science	-
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
10)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
11)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
12)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
13)	Presentations	-
14)	Presentations	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	-Bulduk, S. (2008). Psikolojide Deneysel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Uslu, F. (2011). Bilimselliğin Kriteri ve Sınırları Problemi- Bilim, Bilim Olmayan ve Sahte Bilim. Hitit Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 10 (19), 5-35.
References:	-Bulduk, S. (2008). Psikolojide Deneysel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Uslu, F. (2011). Bilimselliğin Kriteri ve Sınırları Problemi- Bilim, Bilim Olmayan ve Sahte Bilim. Hitit Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 10 (19), 5-35.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	30
Final	1	50
Total Workload		122