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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR254 | Typography II | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+2+0 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 | - | [email protected] | ||
| Lect. Ahunur BÜYÜKÇAKILCI | A-Z03 | [email protected] | 7432 |
Course Content
o be able to have the principles of construction a text and usi it in practice To be able to create emphasis on page To be able to show on workshop an emphasis on readability and legibility To be able to construct creative and different page layout for a good design To be able to choose the best typeface to design and transfer the message in an effective way To be able to solve the problem given, in the best way and finalized the job. To be able to use the knowledge gained with professional and artistic fields and maintain life-long learning
Objectives of the Course
Firstly students are aimed to learn basic elements of construction to text. Students are focused on paragaph and page layout systems for generate a text. To teach page layout, negative-pozitive space, visual-text relation etc.
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 | Critical and analytical thinking skills. | P.4.4 | 1,5 |
| O5 | 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 | Reconstruction of a given magazine page. Explanation with examples on the structures and paragraph systems that enable the text to be organized. |
| 2 | Reconstruction of a magazine page. Critic on sketches.. |
| 3 | Reconstruction of a magazine page. Choosing a sketch and transfering to computer. |
| 4 | Reconstruction of a given magazine page. Finalization of the selected work. |
| 5 | Reconstruction of a magazine page. Critic on completed design. |
| 6 | Re-editing the first 30 pages of a book / Re-editing a poetry book. The selection of fonts and the use of fonts suitable for the design are discussed with examples and a project is given to reinforce it. |
| 7 | Reconstruction of first 30 pages of a poem book. Critic on sketches. |
| 8 | Re-editing the first 30 pages of a book / Re-editing a poetry book. Transferring the selected sketches to the computer. |
| 9 | Reconstruction of first 30 pages of a poem book. Generating the design with choosen sketch and finishing the design. |
| 10 | Re-editing the first 30 pages of a book / Re-editing a poetry book. Business delivery and critical. |
| 11 | Reconstruction of a newspaper. An emphasis on readability and legibility. Visual-text relation, create emphasis on page and page layout are examined with examples and stabilized by design project. |
| 12 | Reconstruction of a newspaper. Critic on sketches. |
| 13 | Reconstruction of a newspaper. Choosing a sketch and transfering to computer. |
| 14 | Redesigning a newspaper Work delivery and critical. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BECER, E., Modern Art and New Typography, Dost Kitabevi Publications, Ankara. |
| SARIKAVAK, N. K., Digital Typography: Digital Letter/Font Designers in the West and in Our Country, Başkent University Publications |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Work Load: | 124 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
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 | Critical and analytical thinking skills. | - | - | 5 |
| O5 | To be able to realise graphic design as a group activity. | - | - | 5 |