| ÖÇ1 | Explains the periods from the cave paintings, which are the first indicators of visual communication, to the Bauhaus. |
| ÖÇ2 | Defines the emergence, meaning, importance, and developmental stages of graphic arts following the preparation of the first written sources. |
| ÖÇ3 | Explains the developmental stages of graphic arts in cultures and civilizations from past to present. |
| ÖÇ4 | Recognizes the role of societies’ socio-cultural and economic structures in shaping graphic arts. |
| ÖÇ5 | Identifies and relates the historical periods of graphic arts in the West—such as the invention of printing, and the developments and interactions in poster and book illustration art. |
| ÖÇ6 | Evaluates how the materials and techniques used throughout the historical development of graphic arts have transformed communication. |
| ÖÇ7 | Identifies the technological inventions and pioneers in the historical development of graphic arts. |
| ÖÇ8 | Explains the impact of technological developments in the history of graphic arts on design understanding and production processes. |
| ÖÇ9 | Distinguishes, analyzes, and synthesizes the styles and cultural differences found in various works produced within the field of graphic arts. |
| ÖÇ10 | Recognizes the designers and their works that left their mark on the periods from Prehistoric Times to the Bauhaus and influenced the world of graphic design. |
| ÖÇ11 | Analyzes and evaluates the common and differing aspects of design approaches belonging to different historical periods. |
| ÖÇ12 | Makes critical interpretations of contemporary design processes and products based on the historical development of graphic design. |