Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
3	VTK 221	Computer-Aided Design II	3+0+0	3	3	23.08.2026

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	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	This course covers the advanced use of computer-aided design tools and the processes of preparing, editing, and exporting visual designs, interface elements, and vector- and pixel-based graphics for web and digital environments.
Course Content	Design principles and visual hierarchy, color and typography, vector drawing techniques, image editing, use of layers and masks, icon and logo design, web interface components, social media and digital content design, file formats and optimization, prototyping and project applications.
Course Methods and Techniques	Lecturing, demonstration and practice, practical work, individual study, project-based learning, question-and-answer, and feedback.
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	Instructor Afife ÇİFTCİ OLGUN
Name of Lecturers	Instructor AFİFE ÇİFTCİ OLGUN
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	Official Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator help/documentation resources Application files shared within the scope of the course Lecture notes provided by the instructor
Course Notes	Application files shared within the scope of the course and lecture notes provided by the instructor.

Course Category

Field

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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

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud	14	1	14
Assignments	2	4	8
Mid-terms	1	5	5
Project	1	8	8
Final examination	1	13	13
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Beceri
1	Uses computer-aided design tools and fundamental design principles in advanced applications.
2	Creates, edits, and optimizes vector- and pixel-based visuals appropriately for their intended purpose.
3	Applies the principles of color, typography, composition, and visual hierarchy to digital designs.
4	Designs interface components, icons, logos, banners, and similar visual elements for web and digital environments.
5	Develops an original digital design project by planning the design process and presents it in appropriate file formats.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to Computer-Aided Design II; review of fundamental concepts and prior knowledge
2	Design principles: composition, balance, alignment, contrast, visual hierarchy, and grid usage
3	Color theory, color palettes, and color management in digital design
4	Typography: typeface selection, hierarchy, readability, and typographic arrangement
5	Vector drawing tools; basic and compound shapes, path and pen tool applications
6	Advanced vector design: icon, symbol, and logo development applications
7	Pixel-based image editing; selection tools, layers, and transformations
8	Midterm Exam
9	Masks, adjustment layers, effects, and advanced image editing techniques
10	Preparing visuals for the web; resolution, resizing, compression, and file formats
11	Web interface visual components: design of buttons, cards, banners, headers, and other UI elements
12	Social media and digital content design; adaptation to different screen and platform dimensions
13	Web page / landing page interface design and prototyping
14	Project development: design consistency, revision, exporting, and preparation for presentation
15	Project presentation and general evaluation
16	Final Exam
17	Final Exam

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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