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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04640023 | Graphic Design History | 2 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Anlatım ve tartışma. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU | A-Z06 | [email protected] | 7576 |
Course Content
Sanat ve tasarımın özet tarihi, grafik sanatların tanımı ve grafik sanatlar tarihine giriş, modernizmi hazırlayan sanat hareketleri, 20.yy başında Avrupa'da sanat ve tasarımı yönlendiren modern hareketleri, Amerika'da modern sanat hareketlerinin gelişimi, kurumsal kimlik ve görsel sistemler, Türkiye'de grafik tasarım tarihi gibi konularını içermektedir
Objectives of the Course
In this course, the history of graphic design, which develops with social changes, is discussed in the process from the early ages to the present day. From the Industrial Revolution to the Bauhaus School, the development of graphic design is examined within the framework of social, political, economic and cultural dynamics. Visual documents related to leading graphic design products are discussed and design readings are made. Documentary films about art and design contribute to the students to get to know the period more closely and vividly. It is aimed to teach the emergence and development of graphic design and the movements and trends affecting graphic design.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 | To be able to interpret aesthetics and function in design processes by establishing the relationship between yesterday, today and tomorrow. | 5 |
| P5 | Visualisation by establishing a relationship between art, culture, design and aesthetic issues. | 5 |
| P6 | To be able to explain the historical and design ties of semiotics, mythology, iconography with universal culture. | 5 |
| P11 | To be able to develop projects in the field of graphic design with the awareness of universal and social responsibility by considering the public interest and legal consequences on issues such as human rights, environmental problems, cultural diversity in professional studies in the field and to share them with the society with sensitivity. | 5 |
| P12 | To be able to follow scientific, social, economic, legal, political developments etc. To be able to follow social and technological developments. | 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 establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between periods. | P.6.1 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to define an idea, a concept or a phenomenon in the artistic and cultural environment of society. | P.6.3 | 1 |
| O5 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | P.11.3 | 1 |
| O6 | To be able to discuss the psychological effects of design elements. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| ** 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 Design? What is graphic design and what is it for? What is the difference between art and design? is there a difference? Who is a graphic designer? What is the scope of graphic design? |
| 2 | Visual communication in prehistory. The invention and historical development of writing. The first alphabet Greek and Latin alphabets, graphic communication in the Roman Empire, medieval manuscripts, the invention of typography. |
| 3 | The invention of the printing press and graphic design during the Renaissance. |
| 4 | Poster in World War 1, Germany, Great Britain, United States of America. |
| 5 | Art and carft - Art Nouveau, historical development of the poster |
| 6 | Introduction to modern art and design movements, Cubism and Futurism. |
| 7 | Dada and Surrealism. Photography and Modern Movement under the influence of Surrealism |
| 8 | Suprematism, Constructivism |
| 9 | Mechano-factur, Destijl, Bauhaus |
| 10 | New typography, type design in the 20th century |
| 11 | Art Deco, development of the modern movement in America, Department of Business Development Poster Project |
| 12 | War years in graphic design, post-war, International Typographic Style, New York School |
| 13 | Visual identity designs and symbol systems, Polish poster designs, Postmodernist Movements |
| 14 | An overview of the history of Turkish graphic design. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | BEKTAS D. (1992). Development of Contemporary Graphic Design. Yapı Kredi Publications. |
| BOS. B. ELLY BOS E. (1950). Graphic Design Since.Thames&Hudson. | |
| MEGGS P. A. (1998). History of Graphic Design.C.A: John Wiley&sons. | |
| SEDDON T. (2014). 20th Century Design:A Decade-by-Decade Exploration of Graphic Style. How Books. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 60 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 2 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P5 | P6 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to express the theoretical knowledge related to the field. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between periods. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to define an idea, a concept or a phenomenon in the artistic and cultural environment of society. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | To gain sensitivity to the environment they live in. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | To be able to discuss the psychological effects of design elements. | - | - | - | - | 5 |