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Istanbul Atlas University
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
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Diploma SupplementNational Qualifications
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Qualification Awarded Length of Program Total Credits (ECTS) Mode of Study Level of Qualification & Field of Study
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree 4 240 FULL TIME TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6
QF-EHEA:First Cycle
TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 21

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513111013 Basic Design 1 2 2 5
1513111015 Photography Techniques 1 2 2 4
1513111017 Art History 2 0 2 4
1513111019 Visual Design Applications I 2 2 3 6
1513111021 Contact Date 2 0 2 3
5010111005 Career Planning TR 1 0 1 2
5010111009 English I EN 2 0 2 2
5010111015 Turkish Language TR 4 0 4 4
total 18 30
2. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513121020 Editing Techniques 2 2 3 6
1513121022 Communication Law 2 0 2 4
1513121024 Visual Culture 2 0 2 4
1513121026 Visual Design Applications II 2 2 3 6
1513121028 Sociology of Communication 2 0 2 4
5010111002 Ataturk`s Principles And History Of Revolution TR 4 0 4 4
5010121010 English II EN 2 0 2 2
total 18 30
3. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513211009 Mythology TR 2 0 2 3
1513211019 Digital Illustration 1 2 2 4
1513211021 Typography 1 3 3 4
1513211023 Communication Theories 2 0 2 4
1513211025 Digital Media Literacy 2 0 2 2
1513211027 Professional English 2 0 2 2
1513211029 Design Project I 2 4 4 6
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
total 19 30
4. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513221020 Motion Graphics Design 1 2 2 4
1513221022 Digital Publishing 1 2 2 4
1513221024 Semiotics 2 0 2 3
1513221026 AI Literacy and Ethics 2 0 2 3
1513221028 Design Project II 2 4 4 6
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
total 16 30
5. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513311003 Multimedia Experience and Interface Design TR 2 2 3 4
1513311011 3D Design 1 2 2 4
1513311013 Artificial Intelligence and Design Applications 1 2 2 4
1513311015 Creative Advertising Designs 2 0 2 3
1513311017 Philosopy of Desing 2 0 2 2
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
Üniversite Seçmeli 2 3
total 17 30
6. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513321012 Packaging Design 1 2 2 4
1513321014 Social Media Management and Design 1 2 2 4
1513321016 Digital Art 2 1 3 5
1513321018 Data Visualization 1 2 2 4
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
Üniversite Seçmeli 2 3
total 15 30
7. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513411005 Portfolio Design 1 2 2 4
1513411007 Scientific Research Methods 2 0 2 3
1513411009 Graduation Project I 2 4 4 8
Bölüm Seçmeli 3 5
Bölüm Seçmeli 3 5
Bölüm Seçmeli 3 5
total 17 30
8. Semester
Course Code Course Name Language Prerequisites Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
1513421006 Graduation Project II 2 4 4 8
1513421008 Sector Internship 0 0 0 7
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
Bölüm Seçmeli 2 5
total 10 30