Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3VTK 221Computer-Aided Design II3+0+03323.08.2026
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 %100

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 2 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
5
% 100

 
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
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
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
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
Sk1 3 5 3 3
Sk2 5 3 4
Sk3 4 4 3
Sk4 5 4 4 4 5
Sk5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 4

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