FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

GEHU 301 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Storytelling in Brand Communication
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
GEHU 301
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Case Study
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to create awareness of the importance, benefits and current applications of classic and modern storytelling in brand communication, and to apply these methods in creative works.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define coding and decoding in narratives,
  • explain how myths, metaphors and architypes are used to create a narrative,
  • discuss how AI and digital platforms can be utilized in storytelling,
  • apply storytelling techniques in creating a solution to a brand communication problem,
  • present oral, written and visual narratives to be used in brand communication.
Course Description Storytelling is considered one of the most influential foundations of humanity. In this course, myths and architypes will be discussed, and narratives will be examined. Using this knowledge, the course will build a bridge between producing narratives and brand communication . During the course, popular films and novels will be analyzed to create a story for the brand.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction / Gather by the fire: Roots & relations of storytelling & branding Klaus Fog, Christian Budzt, Barış Yakaboylu, 2010, Branding Through Storytelling “Storytelling – Branding in Practice”, Springer, ISBN 978-3-662-50023-1
2 Hero’s Journey: Myth and dream, Tragedy and comedy, Hero and the God, World navel / Archetypes Campbell, Joseph, 1973, The hero with a thousand faces, Princeton/Bollingen, ISBN 0-691-01784-0 Thury, Eva M., 2013, Introduction to mythology: contemporary approaches to classical and world myths, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-985923-8
3 Hero’s Journey: Call to adventure, Refusal of the call, Supernatural aid, Crossing of the first threshold, Belly of a whale / Analyzing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1937 Full Movie Campbell, Joseph, 1973, The hero with a thousand faces, Princeton/Bollingen, ISBN 0-691-01784-0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kHOYavm7VY
4 Hero’s Journey: Road of trials, Meeting with the Goddess, Woman as the temptress, Atonement with the father, Apotheosis, Ultimate boon Campbell, Joseph, 1973, The hero with a thousand faces, Princeton/Bollingen, ISBN 0-691-01784-0
5 Hero’s Journey: Refusal of the return, Magic flight Rescue from without, Crossing of the return threshold, Master of the two worlds, Freedom to live Campbell, Joseph, 1973, The hero with a thousand faces, Princeton/Bollingen, ISBN 0-691-01784-0
6 Hero’s Journey: Keys / Presentations (Homework) Campbell, Joseph, 1973, The hero with a thousand faces, Princeton/Bollingen, ISBN 0-691-01784-0
7 Four Dimensions of Brand Storytelling: Framework for Managing and Analyzing Online Brand Stories Zimand-Sheiner, D. (2024). Four Dimensions of Brand Storytelling: Framework for Managing and Analyzing Online Brand Stories. International Journal of Business Communication, 23294884241261362.
8 Midterm
9 Myths and AI / Analyzing Matrix – Part 1 Full Movie Vogler, Christopher,2020, The Writer's journey : mythic structure for writers, Michael Wiese, ISBN 0941188701 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKQi3bBA1y8
10 The message, the character, the conflict, the plot. Klaus Fog, Christian Budzt, Barış Yakaboylu, 2010, Branding Through Storytelling “Storytelling – Branding in Practice”, Springer, ISBN 978-3-662-50023-1
11 In class study on creating brand stories using the methodology of ‘Hero’s Journey In class study
12 In class study on creating brand stories using the methodology of ‘Hero’s Journey In class study
13 Presentations (Project) In class study
14 Presentations (Project) In class study
15 Semester Review
16 Semester Review

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Campbell, Joseph, 1973, The hero with a thousand faces, Princeton/Bollingen, ISBN 0-691-01784-0

Suggested Readings/Materials
  • Klaus Fog, Christian Budzt, Barış Yakaboylu, 2010, Branding Through Storytelling “Storytelling – Branding in Practice”, Springer, ISBN 978-3-662-50023-1
  • Thury, Eva M., 2013, Introduction to mythology: contemporary approaches to classical and world myths, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-985923-8
  • Vogler, Christopher,2020, The Writer's journey : mythic structure for writers, Michael Wiese, ISBN 0941188701
  • Zimand-Sheiner, D. (2024). Four Dimensions of Brand Storytelling: Framework for Managing and Analyzing Online Brand Stories. International Journal of Business Communication, 23294884241261362.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
2
20
Project
1
35
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
45
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
3
5
15
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
10
10
Presentation / Jury
2
10
20
Project
1
25
25
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
10
10
Final Exam
0
    Total
128

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Genetics and Bioengineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Genetics and Bioengineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Genetics and Bioengineering.

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