GRT418

School of Architecture and Design \ Visual Communication Design

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Compulsory

Turkish

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Visual Communication Design

This course provides a theoretical foundation for the concept of ethics by distinguishing ethics from morality, analyzing various ethical approaches, and exploring professional ethics through case studies and ethical codes. The course builds a critical understanding of communication ethics, covering topics such as media ethics, new media ethics, and their applications in film, social media, journalism, news, and advertising.

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The course aims to develop professional awareness and ethical sensitivity among students in the field of communication. By providing a strong theoretical foundation, students will be better equipped to navigate ethical challenges in their careers and make informed decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas in professional practice.

1. Recognizes and explains fundamental theories, concepts, and key theorists in the fields of communication and ethics.
2. Evaluates national and international ethical rules, standards, and legal regulations in the context of communication practices.
3. Analyzes the application of ethical principles in communication processes through theoretical approaches and case studies.
4. Critically interprets the relationship between media ethics and communication theories in light of societal impacts.
5. Assesses the ethical responsibilities of communication tools and strategies within a theoretical framework and contemporary debates.
6. Follows current discussions on communication and media ethics and comparatively analyzes different perspectives.
7. Discusses the ethical dimensions of symbolic and visual elements used in communication within the framework of universal values.
8. Examines and interprets key concepts in communication ethics through comparative theoretical approaches.
9. Evaluates the social responsibilities and ethical obligations of the media in light of. theoretical knowledge.
10. Theoretically explores the historical development and contemporary applications of communication and ethics concepts
11. Identifies ethical issues in communication and develops solutions through academic texts, case studies, and the analysis of institutional ethical codes.
12. Effectively expresses acquired theoretical knowledge through written and oral presentations and discussions, gaining an in-depth understanding of the relationship between communication and ethics.

Week 1: Introduction. General information about the scope, functioning, process, evaluation criteria, presentation and homework of the course
Week 2: Concept of Ethics, Concept of Morality, Evaluation on the Distinction between Ethics and Morality, Ethics in Public Sector
Week 3: Current Studies on Moral Development: Karen Wynn and Paul Bloom’s Experiments, Professional Ethics, Code of Ethics and Case Study, Film Evaluation from the Perspective of Professional Ethics: Nightcrawler
Week 4: Communication and Ethics, Media and Ethics, New Media and Ethics, Film Evaluation from the Perspective of New Media and Ethics: Citizenfour
Week 5: Ethical Issues Encountered in New Media, Digital Violence, Discussion on Course Reading, Film Evaluation from the Perspective of New Media and Ethics: Circle
Week 6: Midterm Evaluation
Week 7: Student Presentations
Week 8: Student Presentations
Week 9: Student Presentations
Week 10: Student Presentations
Week 11: Student Presentations, Case Study from New Media
Week 12: Student Presentations, New Media Case Study, General Evaluation

• Presentation Evaluation 30 %
• Midterm Evaluation 40 %
• Final Project Evaluation 40 %