DESIGN ETHICS

Course Description

In this course, the students will first learn about how designers influence the creation of products, images, infrastructure and environments surrounding us, both virtual and real. They will learn the behavioral and social dynamics of particular circumstances associated with design, and how, acting in a deliberate manner, designers engage with the problems facing their communities, and solve them by developing pragmatic, creative and innovative solutions. Design Ethics is designed specifically for discussing ethical issues which designers face in the process of creation. Within this perspective, fundamental questions like ‘what is an artist’s duty to art and society’, ‘how and why art should be created with ethical and moral principles’ and other issues surrounding ethics and design will be discussed and answered based on specific cases.

DESIGN ETHICS

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 David B. Berman (2009), Do Good: How Design Can Change the World"
2. 02 Ruben Pater (2016), The Politics of Design: A (Not So) Global Design Manual for Visual Communication

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Describe key ethical theories, principles, and frameworks relevant to design practice, including issues of cultural sensitivity, sustainability, and social responsibility. SOLO 3
2. L02 Analyze real-world design cases to recognize unethical practices such as manipulation, misinformation, or cultural appropriation, and discuss their social consequences. SOLO 4
3. L03 Define the role of designers in shaping public perception and responsibility toward social, environmental, and digital ethics through critical reflection and discussion. SOLO 2
4. L04 Apply ethical decision-making frameworks and theoretical concepts to create visual communication projects that demonstrate integrity, inclusivity, and accountability in design. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Students know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
2. P02 Students know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
3. P03 Students have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
4. P04 Students know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
5. P05 Students know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
6. P06 Students know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
7. P07 Students know the genres and trends of Cinema.
8. P08 Students know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
9. P09 Students prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
10. P10 Students know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
11. P11 Students have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
12. P12 Students have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
13. P13 Students have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
14. P14 Students are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
15. P15 Students have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
16. P16 Students know the standards in field-specific products.
17. P17 Students are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.

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