GİT119

School of Architecture and Design \ Visual Communication Design

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Compulsory

Turkish

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Department of Visual Communication Design

Introduction to Digital Design and Artificial Intelligence course aims to develop creative projects in Photoshop and Illustrator programs by applying basic design principles in digital environment. It is aimed to make line, color, form and typography arrangements by using digital tools effectively and to apply aesthetics and functionality in a balanced way. It is aimed to combine technical knowledge and creativity in digital design processes by developing students' problem solving, planning and visual expression skills. Students are also informed about the application areas of artificial intelligence in design and are expected to practice this subject at an introductory level.

Graphic Design: The New Basics – Ellen Lupton & Jennifer Cole Phillips
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2023 release) – Adobe Creative Team
Artificial Intelligence for Designers – Patrick Hebron
Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms – Hannah Fry

1. Apply fundamental design principles such as line, color, form, and typography in a digital environment.
2. Use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator effectively to develop aesthetically pleasing and functional design projects.
3. Integrate creativity and technical skills to solve design problems and communicate ideas visually.
4. Plan, execute, and refine digital design works through structured design processes.
5. Understand and explore the introductory applications of artificial intelligence in the field of design.
6. Create basic design projects that incorporate both traditional digital tools and AI-based tools.
7. Develop visual thinking and planning abilities that support innovative design outcomes.

1. By applying the principles and elements of basic design in digital environment, Photoshop - Illustrator programmes and design creation tools with artificial intelligence can develop projects at a basic level.
2. Introduces digital design studies by using the basic interfaces and tools of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator programmes.
3. Effectively applies basic line, colour and form knowledge while creating digital projects.
4. Uses basic graphic and typographic arrangements to transform creative ideas into concrete visuals in digital environment.
5. Enriches visual presentations by applying basic photo editing, collage and retouching techniques with Photoshop programme.
6. Gains the skills of creating and editing vector graphics using Illustrator programme.
7. Creates balanced compositions by using aesthetics and functionality together in digital design projects.
8. Develops problem solving and planning skills in the process of beginner level digital projects using artificial intelligence.
9. Gains the competence to transform design ideas into visual expressions through practical examples in Photoshop and Illustrator programmes.
10. Creates effective visual expressions based on object, light and shadow relationships in digital works.
11. Gains basic software and artificial intelligence usage skills in visual communication by experiencing different digital tools and techniques.
12. Through applied projects, they can produce simple solutions by blending creativity and technical knowledge in digital design processes.

Week 1: Digital Design Concept: Information and Lecture
Week 2: History of Digital Design: Lecture
Week 3: Introduction to Photoshop and Interface Overview
Week 4: Layers, Masks and Basic Editing Techniques, Introduction to Photoshop project
Week 5: Colour Editing and Manipulation
Week 6: Text and Figures
Week 7: Introduction to Illustrator and Interface Overview
Week 8: Pen Tool and Paths
Week 9: Colours, Gradients and Painting, Introduction to Illustrator project
Week 10: Typography and Effects
Week 11: Artificial Intelligence in Design - Lecture and Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Design Tools
Week 12: Artificial Intelligence in Design: Entry Level Application Project

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