Graphic Design
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR164 | Introduction to Typography | 1 | Spring | 2 | 2+2+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Ahunur BÜYÜKÇAKILCI |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Ahunur BÜYÜKÇAKILCI | A-Z03 | [email protected] | 7432 |
Course Content
Tipografinin temel yapı taşı olan harfi, tasarımın temel öğeleriyle birlikte kullanabilmesi, yazı karakterlerinin çeşitliliğini ve bu çeşitliliğin tasarımda anlatılmak istenenle birebir örtüştüğünün bilincine varmış olması, verilen projelere edindiği bilgiler doğrultusunda yaratıcı çözüm üretebilmesi, projeleri zamanında ve eksiksiz olarak bitirebilmesi ve sunuma doğru bir şekilde hazırlayabilmesi
Objectives of the Course
To be able to use with the basic elements the letter, the basic infrastructure of typography, To be able to be conscious of the variety of typefaces to use in design To be abe to produce innovative solutions based on the information obtained for assigned Project To be able to complete projects on time correctlyTo be able to master the ability to use knowledge of material and show it in practice.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | B Tasarım problemlerini oluşturma, değerlendirme ve tasarım sürecini planlayabilme ve yönetme becerisi. | 5 |
| P8 | H The ability to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. Ability to transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To be able to make functional and visual analyses of design, to identify and evaluate problems. | P.2.1 | 1,7 |
| O2 | To be able to synthesise the forms resulting from the analysis (to be able to bring solutions to problems). | P.2.2 | 1,3,4 |
| O3 | To be able to work within and within the limits of a specific concept. | P.2.3 | 3,4 |
| O4 | To be able to reflect the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | P.2.4 | 7 |
| O5 | To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively through visual means. | P.8.1 | 3,7 |
| O6 | To be able to make original and creative applications. | P.8.3 | 5,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Project I: Showing the meaning of the word using basic design elements such as pattern, color, rhythm and repetition. |
| 2 | Critic and continue to Project I |
| 3 | Critic and finalisation of the Project I |
| 4 | Project II: Displaying the meaning of the word by deforming it using basic design elements such as dots, lines, stains and textures. |
| 5 | Critic and continue to Project II |
| 6 | Critic and finalisation of the Project II |
| 7 | Project III: Structuring the text together with the visual using space and perspective, which are basic design elements. The effect of the visual on the text. Text visual relationship. |
| 8 | Critic and continue to Project III |
| 9 | Continue to Critique and Project III |
| 10 | Critic and finalisation of the Project III |
| 11 | Project IV: Visualization of a concept with text, using the basic design elements `balance, negative-positive/contrasts. |
| 12 | Critic and continue to Project IV |
| 13 | Critic and continue to Project IV |
| 14 | Critic and finalisation of the Project IV |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BECER, E., Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, 2007, Ankara. |
| LUPTON, E. and Cole Phillips, J., Graphic Design: The New Basics, Princeton Architectural Press, New York and Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore | |
| PIPES, A., Foundations of Art and Design, Laurence King Publishing |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Practice | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to make functional and visual analyses of design, to identify and evaluate problems. | 5 | - |
| O2 | To be able to synthesise the forms resulting from the analysis (to be able to bring solutions to problems). | 5 | - |
| O3 | To be able to work within and within the limits of a specific concept. | 5 | - |
| O4 | To be able to reflect the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | 5 | - |
| O5 | To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively through visual means. | - | 5 |
| O6 | To be able to make original and creative applications. | - | 5 |