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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR253 | Typography I | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 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
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 projects. To be able to complete projects on time correctly To be able to master the ability to use knowledge of material and show it in practice To be able to be competent in use of the Adobe Illustrator program To be able to use the prior knowledge in the following project
Objectives of the Course
The primary aim of the course is learning keystone characteristics of the type. Another objective of the course is focusing the choosing the right typefaces according to its family, structural features, its class and suitability of whole design work.
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 |
| P3 | C To be able to realise designs in different scales within the scope of design discipline. | 5 |
| P4 | D Awareness and ability to work effectively and/or collaboratively individually or in interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary teams. | 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 | 1,5 |
| O2 | To be able to reflect the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | P.2.4 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to think in a context. | P.3.4 | 1,7 |
| O4 | To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually. | P.3.5 | 1,5,7 |
| O5 | To be able to establish and interpret the relationship between past, present and future in the field of design. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O6 | Critical and analytical thinking skills. | P.4.4 | 1,7 |
| O7 | To be able to realise graphic design as a group activity. | P.4.6 | 1,5 |
| ** 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 | What is Type Specimen? Explanation with examples |
| 2 | Project I: Demonstrating the structural features of the character with a poster. |
| 3 | Critic and continue to Project I. |
| 4 | Critic and continue to Project I. |
| 5 | Critic and finalisation of the Project I. |
| 6 | Proje II: Restructuring of a Magazine page. |
| 7 | Critic and continue to Project II. |
| 8 | Critic and continue to Project II. |
| 9 | Critic and continue to Project II. |
| 10 | Critic and finalisation of the Project II |
| 11 | Project III: Designing a Type Specimen Book |
| 12 | Critic and continue to Project III |
| 13 | Critic and continue to Project III |
| 14 | Critic and finalisation of the Project III |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BECER, E., Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara. |
| SARIKAVAK, N. K., Sayısal Tipografi: Batı da ve Ülkemizde Sayısal Harf/Font Tasarımcıları, Başkent Üniversitesi Yayınları |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 99 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,30 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to make functional and visual analyses of design, to identify and evaluate problems. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to reflect the main idea of a phenomenon in a visual way within the concept of design. | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to think in a context. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | To be able to transfer his/her thoughts verbally and visually. | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | To be able to establish and interpret the relationship between past, present and future in the field of design. | - | - | 5 |
| O6 | Critical and analytical thinking skills. | - | - | 5 |
| O7 | To be able to realise graphic design as a group activity. | - | - | 5 |