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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRA487 | Advanced Typography | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 2+2+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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 investigate the use of typography in new media in the light of technological developments and to conduct experimental studies alongside known rules.
Objectives of the Course
Typographic design awareness develops. About the anatomy of digital typography Gain knowledge. Performs experimental typography applications. Digital typography has detailed information about.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | D Awareness and ability to work effectively and/or collaboratively individually or in interdisciplinary/interdisciplinary teams. | 5 |
| P7 | G Ability to communicate effectively, express oneself and present one's work. | 4 |
| P9 | I The ability to be continuously informed in art and design analyses, to follow social and technological developments and to propose a contemporary approach to new research topics in the field. Ability to establish and interpret the relationship between yesterday, today and tomorrow in the field of design. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Critical and analytical thinking skills. | P.4.4 | 1,5 |
| O2 | To be able to internalise the concept of lifelong learning | P.4.9 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to communicate and use Turkish effectively. | P.7.1 | 7 |
| O4 | To be able to communicate and express oneself visually. | P.7.2 | 7 |
| O5 | To be able to analyse and reinterpret cultural assets which are the expression of society, art and technology. | P.9.1 | 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 | General evaluation of contemporary typography |
| 2 | Typography and digital space |
| 3 | Digital space and its scope of use |
| 4 | Preliminary information for the use of typography in digital space. |
| 5 | Discussion of the brief |
| 6 | First drafts |
| 7 | Evaluation of drafts (I) |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Evaluation of drafts (II) |
| 10 | Examining sample applications on the subject |
| 11 | Application in digital space (I) |
| 12 | Application in digital space (II) |
| 13 | Evaluation of applications (I) |
| 14 | Evaluation of applications (II) |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Conover, E. T. Graphic Communication Today. USA: West Pub. Co 1985 |
| Haley, A. "ABC's of Type. New York"Watson-Guptill Publications., 1990 | |
| Nelson, R.P. "Publication Design. Iowa"WM. C. Brown Publishers, 1987 | |
| Solomon, M. The Art of Typography. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications., 1990 |
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) | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Work Load: | 156 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,20 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 | P7 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Critical and analytical thinking skills. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to internalise the concept of lifelong learning | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to communicate and use Turkish effectively. | - | 4 | - |
| O4 | To be able to communicate and express oneself visually. | - | 4 | - |
| O5 | To be able to analyse and reinterpret cultural assets which are the expression of society, art and technology. | - | - | 4 |