Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1TAP 103Bilgisayar Destekli Tasarım I2+2+03530.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Web Design and Development
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts and production processes of two-dimensional digital design. Students learn vector- and raster-based design techniques using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop while developing practical skills in composition, typography, color systems, and layer management. The course also covers design problem analysis, digital workflow planning, and project development processes.
Course Content The course covers the fundamental concepts of digital design, raster and vector graphics systems, basic drawing tools and shape creation in Adobe Illustrator, color systems and digital color management, typography and visual hierarchy, composition and layout principles, layer and mask techniques, basic image editing in Adobe Photoshop, and design problem analysis and project development processes.
Course Methods and Techniques Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts of computer-aided design.
Produce two-dimensional digital designs using the basic tools of Adobe Illustrator.
Apply the principles of layers, color, typography, and composition in a digital design environment.
Perform basic image editing and visual effects using Adobe Photoshop.
Analyze a given design problem and develop appropriate design solutions.
Plan and complete a small-scale digital design project.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Fatma ÖZCAN https://ankarabilim.edu.tr/bilgisayar-destekli-tasarim-ve-animasyon fatma.ozcan@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Instructor Cemile KAPLAN https://ankarabilim.edu.tr/bilgisayar-destekli-tasarim-ve-animasyon cemile.kaplan@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Leonard, N. Research for Design in Graphic Design. Literatür Publishing. Gümüştepe, Y. Adobe Illustrator CC. Sıfırbir Publishing.
Course Notes Leonard, N. Research for Design in Graphic Design. Literatür Publishing.
Gümüştepe, Y. Adobe Illustrator CC. Sıfırbir Publishing.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Assignment 4 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Practice 14 2 28
Project 1 30 30
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,01960784313725 128

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the fundamental concepts of computer-aided design.
2 Produces two-dimensional digital designs using the basic tools of Adobe Illustrator.
3 Applies the principles of layers, color, typography, and composition in a digital design environment.
4 Performs basic image editing and visual effects using Adobe Photoshop.
5 Analyzes a given design problem and develops appropriate design solutions.
6 Plans and completes a small-scale digital design project.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Fundamentals of Digital Design and the Difference Between Raster and Vector Graphics Research digital design and raster–vector graphics Course syllabus, digital design presentation
2 Adobe Illustrator Interface and Basic Tools Review the Adobe Illustrator interface Adobe Illustrator basic tools presentation
3 Basic Drawing and Shape Creation Techniques Review basic drawing tools Drawing practice worksheet
4 Color Systems and Palette Creation Research digital color systems Color systems presentation
5 Composition and Visual Layout Principles Review composition examples Composition practice worksheet
6 Typography Applications Research typography examples Typography presentation
7 Vector Portrait Design Review vector illustration examples Vector portrait practice worksheet
8 Midterm Examination Review previous topics Midterm examination guidelines
9 Adobe Photoshop Interface and Basic Tools Review the Adobe Photoshop interface Adobe Photoshop basic tools presentation
10 Layer and Mask Applications Research layers and masking techniques Layers and masks practice worksheet
11 Image Editing and Retouching Techniques Review image retouching examples Image editing practice worksheet
12 Effects and Filter Applications Research Photoshop effects and filters Effects and filters presentation
13 Basic Mockup and Presentation Techniques Review mockup examples Mockup practice worksheet
14 Poster Design Application Review poster design examples Poster design practice worksheet
15 Project Development and Feedback Prepare for the project presentation Project evaluation guidelines
16 Final Examination / Project Presentation Review all course topics Final examination and project presentation guidelines

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
C1 4 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C2 4 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1
C3 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1
C4 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 3 1
C5 4 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1
C6 4 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant