Bilkent
Graphic Design

Since its establishment in 1986, we work with our students in a dynamic environment that facilitates keeping up with the rapid developments in the design world. We offer a contemporary education platform for our students to practice a wide range of skills.

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Öğretim Üyesi / Görevlisi İşe Alımları
Ön Değerlendirme Süreci

Bilkent Üniversitesi Öğretim Üyesi / Görevlisi İşe Alım sürecinde ön değerlendirmeye tabi duyulan adayların başvuru süreçleri bu bölümde duyurulmaktadır.

CURRICULUM

Introduction to the basic elements and the principles of two-dimensional design. Development of an understanding of the visual language while improving abilities in abstract thinking and problem solving. - (credit: 6 - ects: 8,5)

Exploration of the human figure, its parts and its form as far as structure and functions are concerned. Drawing fundamentals in figurative expression, proportions and compositional expressions by working directly from the model in various media. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Part of the two-semester course to develop a historical and critical sensibility about artistic and cultural production, focusing on themes like the correlation between Art and Culture, the terminology and institutions that define the arts, a historical background of the arts, paintings, sculpture, architecture, design, and popular culture. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Foundations for visualization tools and technical skills in graphic design. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

The central basis of ENG 101 is to introduce students to an academic approach to thinking, reading, speaking and writing in an integrated, meaningful manner such that they are able to apply the skills learnt to their departmental studies. In addition, the ENG 101 course aims to further develop the students' linguistic accuracy and range in English. - (credit: 5 - ects: 5)

This course is the first of a sequence of two courses designed to develop creative writing skills of the students through their own writings in Turkish. It is an active learning course. Students write their own blogs and instructors comment and send feedback about the creativity, content, composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation of the writing regularly. - (credit: 2 - ects: 3)

Introduction to university's academic and social environment by series of activities. Talks by university administrators and guest speakers, workshops, concerts and tours of departments. Sports centers, computing facilities and library also part of orientation program. Complete set of activities and required minimum in orientation book. Mandatory for first-year students. - (credit: 1 - ects: 2)

As a continuation of FA 105, new subjects such as color, value, texture, transparency and layers via basic 2D, 3D and 4D design problems. Prerequisite: FA 101 or FA 105. - (credit: 6 - ects: 8,5)

Exploration of visual form, character and gesture of movements of the human figure. Searching, evaluating and applying the basic elements of life drawing: line, form, color, value, module and composition. Prerequisite: FA 103. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Part of the two-semester course to develop a historical and critical sensibility about artistic and cultural production, focusing on the social function of art, Modernism, Art and the unconscious, Pop Art, Postmodernism, photography, film and television and digital media and multimedia. Development of a keen awareness of visual environment in a theoretical and practical way by applying the concepts given in the lectures and readings to visual and symbolic environment. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Evolution and principles of typography including anatomy of letterform and compositional hierarchy with typographic elements. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

The central basis of ENG 102 is to consolidate students' academic approach to thinking, reading, speaking and writing and language usage, as initiated in ENG 101. In addition, the ENG 102 course aims to develop the students' abilities to synthesise and evaluate information and conduct basic, independent research. Prerequisite: ELS 101 or ENG 101 or ENG 103. - (credit: 5 - ects: 5)

This course is the second of a sequence of two courses designed to develop creative writing skills of the students through their own writings in Turkish. It is an active learning course. Students write their own blogs and instructors comment and send feedback about the creativity, content, composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation of the writing regularly. - (credit: 2 - ects: 3)

Visual thinking, concept development, color theory, gestalt principles, analogue and digital design techniques. Demonstrations, tutorials, extensive studio work and critiques. - (credit: 6 - ects: 8,5)

Typographic design systems, the aesthetic functional and conceptual use of lettering for printing, typographic uses of various visual media and technical methods. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Introduction to basic principles and techniques of photography covering darkroom techniques and processes. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

An introductory course on vector and raster based graphic fundamentals and their applications to various 2-D graphic design items. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

A chronological survey of the history of art from the Stone Age to the Byzantine World. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

This course focuses on aspects of Turkey's history with an emphasis on research. It is designed as an interactive course with the objective to investigate events, chronologically short historical periods, as well as historic representations. - (credit: 4 - ects: 6,5)

Ground for students to engage in diversity, creativity and commitment outside coursework. Participation in various activities provided mainly by student clubs. Student activity in designing and shaping course as well as monitoring and grading performance. Grading based on points accumulated by participation to activities. Mandatory for four-year students and to be taken in third semester. Prerequisite of GE 251, non-credit, pass/fail course. - (credit: 0 - ects: 1)

Development of creativity, imagination, visual sensitivity and technical skills through solving a series design problems with variety of media and materials. Prerequisite: GRA 201. - (credit: 6 - ects: 8,5)

The artistic and technical problems of typographic design, typographic layout techniques, letterform design, portfolio studies on logos and signs. Prerequisite: GRA 211. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

The course aims for a multi-layered understanding of what an interface means by bridging the gap between its' physical and virtual properties. Sign theory is central to the course; it is introduced as a framework to implement functional web interfaces. Prerequisite: GRA 218. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

This course focuses on the concepts of motion design, effective use of motion graphics through; storyboarding, sequential aspects of composition, kinetic images and type and animation basics with today's software usage techniques on time based media principles. Prerequisite: GRA 225. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

A chronological survey of the history of art from the Renaissance period to the 21st century. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Studio course aiming to improve students' skills and knowledge in visual communication and graphic design so that students become more fluent in the use of visual language and be better acquainted with the dynamics of contemporary graphic design. Prerequisite: GRA 202. - (credit: 6 - ects: 8,5)

Four weeks practice of offset and/or digital printing. - (credit: 0 - ects: 6)

Introduction to the twentieth century graphic design by exploring various movements, philosophies and pioneering figures using a collaborative, thought-provoking format. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Philosophical issues that arise concerning the creation, interpretation and viewing of art, since Plato. What is "mimesis"; who is the best judge of art; is art beautiful and good; should art be viewed dis-interestedly. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Please see the list of restricted electives.

Studio course and continuation of GRA 301 aiming to improve students' abilities to design and refine use of visual language to a more sophisticated level. Subject dealing with complex design issues and helping students to find ways to develop their own personal voice. Prerequisite: GRA 301. - (credit: 6 - ects: 8,5)

An introduction to the psychological aspects of the current consumer market. Its relation to cultural and sociological phenomena as an aid in determining an effective policy in advertising. Prerequisite: GRA 301. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

A hybrid lecture/participation studio that introduces students to the contemporary issues they will encounter throughout their careers. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Please see the list of restricted electives.

Studio course enabling students to apply their knowledge and skills to advanced graphic design projects. Explored through: studio work, lectures, critiques and with knowledge of the design skills. Prerequisite: GRA 302. - (credit: 6 - ects: 8,5)

Four weeks practice of experiencing and working at an advertising agency/graphic design and photographic studios. - (credit: 0 - ects: 6)

Introduction to critical analysis of works of art by concentrating on the theoretical debates developed around various issues on art theory since the 19th century. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

An analytical study of marketing as a major business function. Topics include an overview of the marketing system, the marketing concept, market research, market analysis, marketing strategies (segmentation, targeting, positioning), and marketing programs. An examination of how effective marketing strategy and program decisions is based on an analysis of buyer behavior, market structure and competition. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Please see the list of restricted electives.

Development and execution of final professional long-term graphic design project that includes various different items and media. Prerequisite: GRA 401. - (credit: 8 - ects: 10)

Preparation of fourth-year students to professional graphic design career. Working fields of graphic design, the design firm, design market in Turkey, design ethics, copyright and licensing, presentation of the design work, and preparing a resume and portfolio. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Having dealt with the nature of painting, photography and cinema in the first part of this course, study of various postmodern approaches to art-such as semiotic, psychoanalytic, social and political approaches in order to foreground the impact of the postmodern theory on arts. Prerequisite: FA 421. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Please see the list of restricted electives.

An investigation of the application of abstract concepts to concrete design products, i.e., packaging, advertising and printed material, as a vehicle to create specific moods and associations in design. Prerequisite: GRA 202. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Introduction to the world wide web and the stages of web design process through image editor, html editor and browser. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Main principles of visual images and movement. Making images move. Continuity, lighting, filming and linking. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Methods of animation, preparation of sketch board and storyboard. Studies with application of various graphic elements in motion. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Introduction to motion graphics, including history, categories, techniques and applications of motion graphics and animation basics as well as design and composition, storyboarding, sound and music adjustment on time based media. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Introduction to advanced photography techniques such as advertisement, still-life and architecture photography and teaching image processing tools. Credit units: 3 ECTS Credit units: 5, Prerequisite: GRA 218 or GRA 324. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Focus on using type to effectively communicate ideas by instilling an awareness in the dynamics and the creative potential of the Typography discipline. Exploration of new forms of visual expressions by using typographical syntax and semantics. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Studio course focusing on expanding students' understanding of how graphic design can become an effective tool for organizing and presenting complex data and information. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Exploration of the languages and functions of logos, symbols and sign systems in visual communication. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Package design plays an important role in brand identity, it is a stylized form of functionalism. This course focuses on carrying, protecting, and presenting the product. Outcome of the work delivers the brand promise, and enriches the user experience at every interaction. As a result typography, illustration, color, material, 2D and 3D structures are questioned and studied. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Development of basic video production skills such as pre-production planning, lighting for video, shooting with a video camera and sound recording. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Ways of interpreting a subject through pictures. Black and white and color illustrations. Interpretation of graphic subjects through pictures. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Realization and printing either a technical book, children's book, story book, poetry book or illustration of a book written in another field. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

History of cinema from its invention to the digital era. Major breakthroughs, significant movements and genres in cinema, as well as style and meaning, elements of film narrative, and filmmaking techniques. Historical, political and cultural context of the movies. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Audio in relation to visual media through basic audio production and post-production techniques for video and film. Skill development in sound recording both in-studio and on location, covering signal processing, digital audio editing, and mixing. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Continuation of Sound Design I. Advanced audio post-production techniques for video and film. Components and creative potential of sound design in order to enhance communication through artistic and expressive uses of sound. Prerequisite: COMD 361. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Fundamental technical skills for digital moving image production including lighting, sound, cinematography, and basic editing. Production of several video projects during the semester. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

A variety of film and media post-production techniques, including 3D integrations, animation, and green-box installations. Completion of a group project that puts these techniques into practice. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Introduction to the fundamental techniques of water-based silkscreen printmaking. Manual and digital processes. Independent work and application of processes in creative ways while mastering the applied techniques. All projects in small editions while the final project involving a multi-process, multi-layer edition. Individual and group critiques throughout the semester. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

Introduction to the fundamental techniques of oil-based intaglio printmaking. Traditional and contemporary applications and experimentation. Working independently on monoprints, small editions, and a multi-layer, multi-plate final project. Individual and group critiques throughout the semester. - (credit: 3 - ects: 5)

The second one of a sequence of two courses - namely GE 401 and GE 402. Presentation of the simulated companies to potential investors of a virtual stock market at a "Traders' Conference". The simulated start-up companies listed in a virtual stock market immediately after the "Traders' Conference". Simulation of marketing of products; simulation of investor relations and company publicity to investors; modification and finalization of initial business plans; simulation of quality certification processes. Completion and presentation of working prototypes of the end products. Planning and design of the associated production plant. Seminars from experts related to start-up company management issues. Prerequisite: GE 401. - (credit: 3 - ects: 6,5)

SUMMER PRACTICES

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Summer Practice I

At the end of the second academic year, graphic design majors must complete a summer internship in a printing house or a digital printing center. Download the PDF documents for the detailed procedural information & the required paperwork along with formatting guidelines.

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Summer Practice II

At the end of the third academic year, students are expected to complete another summer internship in an advertising, design or in-house agency. Download the PDF documents for the detailed procedural information & the required paperwork along with formatting guidelines.