GİT119

School of Architecture and Design \ Visual Communication Design

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Compulsory

Turkish

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Visual Communication Design

The Introduction to Digital Design and Artificial Intelligence course aims to develop creative projects in two-dimensional design software by applying basic design principles in the digital environment.

"Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book (2024 Release)" – Andrew Faulkner, Conrad Chavez
"Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2024 Release)" – Brian Wood
"The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic Book" – Scott Kelby
"Graphic Design: The New Basics" – Ellen Lupton, Jennifer Cole Phillips
"Vector Basic Training: A Systematic Creative Process for Building Precision Vector Artwork" – Von Glitschka

The Introduction to Digital Design and Artificial Intelligence course aims to enable students to effectively use digital tools to create arrangements involving line, color, form, and typography, and to apply aesthetics and functionality in a balanced manner.

The course aims to help students combine technical knowledge and creativity in digital design processes by developing their problem-solving, planning, and visual expression skills.

Students are also informed about the application areas of artificial intelligence in design and are expected to carry out entry-level practices in this field.

1. Understands the technical characteristics of multimedia environments, file formats, and pixel- and vector-based working principles used in digital design processes.
2. Effectively uses basic digital design tools and computer software to create arrangements involving line, color, form, and typography.
3. Integrates entry-level artificial intelligence tools into the stages of visual expression production in order to enhance creativity in digital design processes.
4. Evaluates the use of artificial intelligence in design within the framework of basic national and international ethical rules, such as aesthetics, originality, and copyright.

*The following weekly plan and topics may vary depending on the year and semester of the course:

Week 1: The Concept of Digital Design

Digital design terminology
Fields of digital design and software used

Week 2: History of Digital Design

Important figures and examples in digital design

Week 3: Introduction to Pixel-Based Design Software and Interface Overview

Interface and basic tools
Creating a project
Selection tools
Saving files

Week 4: Layers, Masks, and Basic Editing Techniques

Working with layers
Masks
Cutting, moving, pasting, and layer styles

Week 5: Color Correction and Manipulation

Color adjustment tools
Filters and effects
Image resizing and cropping

Week 6: Text and Shapes

Type Tool
Shape Tool

Week 7: Introduction to Vector-Based Design Software and Interface Overview

Interface and basic tools
Creating a project
Alignment
Stroke and fill
Saving files

Week 8: Pen Tool and Paths

Drawing with the Pen Tool
Editing and selecting paths
Pathfinder and Shape Builder Tool

Week 9: Colors, Gradients, and Painting

Color panel and color selection
Gradient and Mesh Tool
Brush Tool, Blob Brush Tool, and brush creation

Week 10: Typography and Effects

Type Tool
Effects

Week 11: Final Project

Week 12: Final Project Submission and Presentation