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)
Critical thinking and problem solving. Set theory. Logic; inductive and
deductive reasoning. The real number system, integers, rational and
irrational
numbers. Exponents and scientific notation, roots. Algebraic equations and
inequalities. Linear and quadratic equations. Functions and graphs; graph
reading. Exponential, logarithmic, and quadratic functions. - (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)
Students should take one of the following courses: MBG 110, CHEM 111 , PHYS
180
as part of the core curriculum of Bilkent University.
- (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)
Provides background to the origins of early Western civilizations: deals
with
the nature and spread of the earliest civilizations in the Ancient Near East
and
the development of civilization in classical and medieval Europe, concerning
their political, social, economic and religious life; focuses on the
globalization process of the civilization to be culminated in Western
Europe. -
(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)
Provides background to the origins of modern Western civilization: deals
with
the development of European society from around AD 1500 until the present,
concerning the political, social economic and religious life of the West
during
that period. - (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 Stone Age to the
Byzantine
World. - (credit: 3 - ects: 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)
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)
Students should take one of the following courses: CS 155, CS 125
as part of the core curriculum of Bilkent University.
- (credit: 3 - ects: 5)
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)
Students should take one of the following courses: HART 120, HART 221, HUM
111
Cultures Civilization and Ideas I, PHIL 101 Introduction to Logic, PHIL 304,
PHIL 308 as part of the core curriculum of Bilkent University. - (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)
Students should take one of the following courses: PSYC 100, PSYC 102
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)
The goal of the Professional Communication course is to help students from
all
kinds of academic disciplines to learn about, effectively practice, and
ultimately develop professional communication skills and experience that
will be
useful in both their professional careers and social interactions in
interpersonal situations. It will also expand their ability to engage in
team
work and design professional presentations, better preparing them for their
future careers. Students will learn and practice written, oral and visual
communication skills to help them expand their ability to communicate and
interact more professionally, with improved writing, editing, listening,
speaking and presentation skills. Coursework includes writing resumes, cover
letters, thank you letters and inquiry emails professionally, professional
listening and note taking assignments such as meeting notes and listening
summary exercises, speaking assignments such as persuasive speeches,
developing
arguments and elevator speeches, as well as preparing professional
communication
projects in groups and presentations through adopting documents to
particular
needs and audiences. - (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)
Please see the list of free electives
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)
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
gra
290
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.
gra
390
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.
FACULTY MEMBERS
Erhan
Tunalı
Instructor, Department Chair
FB106, 290 1629
erhan.tunali [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Atıl
Kurttekin
Instructor
FB208, 290 1661
atilk [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Birsu
Çeltek
Instructor
FB204, 290 1448
birsu.celtek [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Çağatay
Alpay
Instructor
FB206, 290 1758
cagatay.alpay [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Can İzzet
Birand
Instructor
FB308, 290 1745
canbirand [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Çavlan
Başarır
Instructor
FB105, 290 1918
cavlan [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Efe
Alpay
Assistant Professor
FB307, 290 1763
efe.alpay [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Marek
Brzozowski
Assistant Professor of Teaching
FB205, 290 1739
marek [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Oğuz
Akın
Instructor
FB306, 290 1740
oguz.akin [at] bilkent.edu.tr
PART-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS
Ecem
Büyükgüllü
Part-Time Instructor
FB206, 290 1758
ecem.buyukgullu [at] bilkent.edu.tr
Orhan
Kavas
Part-Time Instructor
FB206, 290 1758
orhan.kavas [at] bilkent.edu.tr
STAFF
Verda
Çimen Ulusoy
Administrative Assistant
FB106, 290 1758
verda.cimen [at] bilkent.edu.tr