SEMINAR

Course Description

The graduate seminar gives an opportunity for independent and investigative study in various aspects of the research. Small group discussion and critique sessions with faculty advisors and thesis students are provided. Seminar encourages experimentation with fine arts media, communications media and digital media with an emphasis on dissertation subject. The aim of this seminar unit is to develop students' capability of academic research, investigate, evaluate, interpret and synthesize theoretical knowledge and/or practical works independently and unconventionally, and to discuss and present their ideas academically. Students present a seminar at the end of the semester which is criticized by a jury out of department lecturers.

SEMINAR

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Comprehension of design field with a theoretical background
2. 02 Ability to reach valuable information and compare different views
3. 03 Capability of defining graphic design problems with original aspects
4. 04 Competency of synthesizing new and sophisticated ideas based on critical evaluation and interpretation of existing ideas and/or practical situation or works.
5. 05 Ability to understanding and intretpreting different theoretical views and struct the research subject
6. 06 Capability of expressing his / her results of research in front of a jury
7. 07 Ability to present both orally and visually the resaerch process

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Armstrong, Helen. 2009. Graphic Design Theory / Readings From the Field. NY: Princeton Architectural Press
2. 02 Heller, Steven. 2004. Design Literacy / Understanding Graphic Design. NY: Allworth Press
3. 03 Beirut, Michael, Drenttel, Wiliam and Heller, Steven. 2006. Looking Closer Five Critical Writings on Graphic Design. NY: Allworth Press
4. 04 IcogradaEducationManifesto_2011. www.ico-d.org/.../IcogradaEducationManifesto_2011.pdf

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Comprehension of design field with a theoretical background
2. L02 Ability to reach valuable information and compare different views
3. L03 Capability of defining graphic design problems with original aspects
4. L04 Competency of synthesizing new and sophisticated ideas based on critical evaluation and interpretation of existing ideas and/or practical situation or works.
5. L05 Ability to understanding and intretpreting different theoretical views and struct the research subject
6. L06 Capability of expressing his / her results of research in front of a jury
7. L07 Ability to present both orally and visually the resaerch process

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
2. P02 Observation and comparison in the context of art criticism methods
3. P03 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form a theory about the field
4. P04 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
5. P05 Initiate processes to raise awareness of the society on the protection and promotion of cultural values
6. P06 Associate knowledge, methods and techniques related to the field with other disciplines
7. P07 Discuss on current issues in art and design environment
8. P08 Start a national or international art event
9. P09 Produces innovative and original art/design works
10. P10 Criticize the theories and practices in the field of art and design
11. P11 Can create original art and design works

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