GRA215 Typography 1

4 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF FINE ARTS
GRAPHIC PR.
Code GRA215
Name Typography 1
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi OYA AYGÜN
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. MUSTAFA CAN KIZGINDEMİR (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To develop conceptual ideas about graphic design problems; to create information about the filde of graphic design

Course Content

In this practice-based course, students gain a perception of graphic design. With the practice-based projects, students gain the method of the transformation of the object as the construction of the meaning in graphic design products.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns the basic concepts in the field of design.
LO02 Gains the knowledge about the culture of design.
LO03 Develops the skill of visualizing an idea, a message or the concept according to the method of graphically thinking.
LO04 Produces visual solutions appropriate to the concept.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. 2
PLO02 - Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. 4
PLO03 - Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 4
PLO04 - Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. 4
PLO05 - Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. 4
PLO06 - Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 3
PLO07 - Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. 2
PLO08 - Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. 2
PLO09 - Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. 4
PLO10 - Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 3
PLO11 - Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 3
PLO12 - Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. 3
PLO13 - Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. 5
PLO14 - Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. 1
PLO15 - Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 1
PLO16 - Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. 3
PLO17 - Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. 3
PLO18 - Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. 4
PLO19 - Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. 4
PLO20 - Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Meet with the studets; general discussion about the area of Graphic Design; discussion about the methods to be used during the term Written and Visual Resources
2 Course introduction; explanation of the materials and the resources; looking at the area covered by the graphic design by means of visual examples; discussion on the exsamples. Written and Visual Resources
3 Informing about the first project, brief project presentation, presenting the relevant samples. Written and Visual Resources
4 Project: Creating a symbol for himself/herself and a friend. Written and Visual Resources
5 Project Preparation: The first presentations on the project; discussion of the ideas; asessment of the visual sketches done Written and Visual Resources
6 Project Evaluation: Comments on student presentations and on the visual sketches. Written and Visual Resources
7 Project Evaluation: Comments on student presentations and on the visual sketches. Written and Visual Resources
8 Project delivery : Midterm exam Written and Visual Resources
9 Evaluation of products resulting from the first project; discussion of the graphic products created in the context of the project. Written and Visual Resources
10 Project - 2 finalization and presentation. Written and Visual Resources
11 Information about the second project; brief presentation of the project, showing relevant examples. Written and Visual Resources
12 Project: Transformation of an object selected by the student in the context of visualization of concepts in the field of graphic design. Written and Visual Resources
13 Project Preparation: The first presentations about the project, discuss of the selected objects suitability for the project, assessment of the visual sketches. Written and Visual Resources
14 Project evaluation: Student presentations and comments on the visual sketches. Written and Visual Resources
15 Project delivery : Final exam Written and Visual Resources
16 Evaluation of the students performance in the fall semester and of the products resulting from the second project. Written and Visual Resources
17 Evaluation of the students performance in the fall semester and of the products resulting from the second project. Written and Visual Resources


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 0 0
1. Final Exam - 100
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 108
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,32
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 08.05.2025 03:38