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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:

UNI187

Course Name:

Visual Thinking

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. NERGİS ATAÇ

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Gurkan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of visual culture. Moreover, the course aims to explore the artistic and theoretical dimensions of visual culture and it allows students to acquire the critical methods necessary to evaluate cinematography and visual expression aesthetically.
Course Content:	This course is a course about seeing and about how images are constructed to work with and against the way we see. It is especially designed for people who want to share their personal artistic vision with others through image making (still or moving), but it can benefit anyone with an interest in expanding creativity (especially poets, writers, visual artists, and theater artists).

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Dissect and interpret works of art and writings on the visual art field
2) Communicate ideas visually through photographs and moving images
3) Discuss and defend their work verbally and give constructive feedback to others in group critiques.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Description: Thinking Visually
2)	Structure and Feature of Visual Communication
3)	Structure and Feature of Visual Communication
4)	Visual language
5)	What is cinematic?
6)	Cinema as a language
7)	Cinematic continuity
8)	Camera movements
9)	Color & image
10)	Visual perception
11)	Visual storytelling
12)	Moving images, materiaiıty, and the aesthetics of size
13)	Moving images, materiaiıty, and the aesthetics of size
14)	The elements of film form

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Blain Brown (2012), Cinematography: theory and practice, imagemaking for cinematographers and directors, Focal Press. 2. Film History: An Introduction – David Bordwell/Kristin Thompson – McGraw Hill 3. Film Art: An Introduction - David Bordwell/Kristin Thompson – McGraw Hill
References:	IMDB App or Bookmarked, and articles

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3)	Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5)	Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9)	Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11)	Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13)	Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 40
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	70
Homework Assignments	1	3
Quizzes	2	6
Final	1	3
Total Workload		124