GRS323 History of Modern Graphic Design

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF FINE ARTS
GRAPHIC PR.
Code GRS323
Name History of Modern Graphic Design
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. BURÇAK SALMAN
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tuğba GAYRET (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Be able to examine the role of historical, cultural, economic, and technologic factors in the development of graphic design and recognize design styles, certain graphic designers, illustrators, and artists from the 1960s to the present.

Course Content

The development process of graphic design from the 1960s to the present is discussed.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Graphic Design History (Steven Heller, Georgette Balance), Graphic Design (Richard Hollis), Graphic Design History A Critical Guide (Johanna Drucker, Emily McVarish), Megg s History of Graphic Design (Philip B. Meggs, Alston W. Purvis), Eskilson, S.J. (2007). Graphic Design, A new history. London, Laurence King. Heller, S. and Illic, M. (2008). Icons of Graphic Design. Rev. ed. London, Thames and Hudson.

Notes

Graphic Design History (Steven Heller, Georgette Balance), Graphic Design (Richard Hollis), Graphic Design History A Critical Guide (Johanna Drucker, Emily McVarish), Megg s History of Graphic Design (Philip B. Meggs, Alston W. Purvis), Eskilson, S.J. (2007). Graphic Design, A new history. London, Laurence King. Heller, S. and Illic, M. (2008). Icons of Graphic Design. Rev. ed. London, Thames and Hudson.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Criticizes works of graphic art from a conceptual, analytical and intellectual perspective.
LO02 Distinguishes the theoretical knowledge she has acquired for her field.
LO03 Defines the information about contemporary designers and design groups that shape the history of graphic design.
LO04 Distinguishes the interactions of other disciplines with graphic design.
LO05 List the historical development of the Graphic Design profession.
LO06 Analyzes the effects of cultural, economic and technological factors on graphic design products.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines and explains the basic elements and principles of art and design. 1
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyses national and international artistic and cultural elements that may affect graphic design applications. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines and compares mass communication media, communication methods and communication elements. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines and applies research, information retrieval and critical thinking methods. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the principles of colour, hierarchy, size and scale of art and design in the design process.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Follows technological developments in visual communication and applies them in design processes.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses different materials, paints and technological tools and equipment consciously in the design process.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Integrates graphic design knowledge with the knowledge of different disciplines and applies it to the design process. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes an active role in individual and group work and fulfils its responsibilities.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Provides consistency in written and visual communication by using grammar correctly. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops and applies a planned, meticulous and disciplined working approach in the design process.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands, interprets and critically evaluates the texts they read. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses information and communication technologies effectively and consciously in learning and design processes.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Creates effective and functional designs that reach the target audience.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses oral, written and visual communication skills effectively. 1
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Establishes professional and effective communication with colleagues, employers and individuals to whom they provide services.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses foreign language skills to follow the developments in the field and communicate at professional level.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Develops design approaches sensitive to social, cultural, scientific and artistic values.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Analyses the place and effects of graphic design profession in social life.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Defends the ethical and legal values of the graphic design profession and adopts environmentally sensitive design approaches.
PLO21 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Produces creative, original, economic and aesthetic solutions for visual communication problems.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General information about the course Presenting sources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 International Typgraphic Style and its artist Reading of the literature and searching designs Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Examining New York School graphic designers Reading of the literature and searching designs Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Typographic expressionism in American graphic design and new advertising Searching design pieces Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
5 First corporate identities (Pintori and Olivetti) Reading of the literature and examining designs Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Masterpieces of corporate identitiy and Chermayeff - Geismar design studio Reading of the literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
7 Repeating entire subjects for Mid Term Summarizing the subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading of the literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Transportation and olympics design systems Reading of the literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 The Conceptual Image Reading of the literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Defining Posmodern Design Styles. Reading of the literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
12 International style in graphic design Reading of the literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Continue to International style in graphic design. Reading of the literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Digital Revolution in Graphic Design Reading of the literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Repeating entire subjects for Final Summarising the subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Final Exam Reading of the literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reading of the literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
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 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.03.2025 11:42