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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04651012 | Computer Assisted Typeface Design | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+2+0 | 6 | 6 |
| 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
Öğrenciler ders kapsamında en az iki farklı proje ile yazı karakteri tasarımı sürecini deneyimlerler. Yazı karakterlerini tasarlarken verilen konuya uygun eskizler üretip bu eskizleri grid sistemi ile düzenli bir yazı karakteri üretirler. Adobe Illustrator ve Fontlab programları yardımı ile üretilen yazı karakterleri bilgisayar ortamlarında kullanılabilir hale getirilirler. Tasarımların zamanında bitirilmesi ve yaratıcı bir şekilde sunulabilmesi de ders içeriklerindendir.
Objectives of the Course
The primary aim of the course is to learn the path followed while creating a typeface by experiencing the process from the sketching stage to the drawing in the computer environment and from there until it becomes a working typeface. It is also one of the aims of the course to be able to follow today's contemporary typeface designers and the characters they 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To be able to gain accurate information about design principles and elements, to be able to explain theories and theorists in the field of art and design. | 5 |
| P2 | To be able to interpret aesthetics and function in design processes by establishing the relationship between yesterday, today and tomorrow. | 5 |
| P3 | To be able to create innovative and original works by using abstract and concrete concepts in a visual way. | 5 |
| P4 | To be able to use computer software, technologies, techniques and innovations in the field effectively. | 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 solve design problems and produce original ideas. | P.1.2 | 7 |
| O2 | To be able to establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | P.2.2 | 7 |
| O3 | To be able to evaluate critically and analytically. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. | P.3.2 | 3,4,5 |
| O5 | To be able to use related computer software and information and communication technologies effectively for design. | P.4.1 | 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 | Providing information about the content of the course. Defining font design. Discussing typeface design with examples. Providing information about font designers. |
| 2 | Giving students the topic of the application project. Explaining the design process and starting theoretical research on the subject. |
| 3 | Filtering the information obtained as a result of theoretical research and proceeding with the font sketching process. Discussion and evaluation based on the font sketches brought by the students. |
| 4 | Criticizing the sketches and approving the works for the digital environment begins. Explaining the process of transferring font designs to digital media through Adobe Illustrator and Fontlab programs. |
| 5 | Criticizing sketches and digitalized works. |
| 6 | Criticizing sketches and digitalized works. Making the necessary explanations for the visa submission of the projects. |
| 7 | Criticizing works transferred to digital media. Making the necessary explanations for the visa submission of the projects and final checks before the exam. |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Filtering the information obtained as a result of theoretical research and proceeding with the font sketching process. Discussion and evaluation based on the font sketches brought by the students. |
| 10 | Criticizing the sketches and approving the works for the digital environment begins. Beginning of the process of transferring font designs to digital media via Adobe Illustrator and Fontlab programs. |
| 11 | Criticizing sketches and digitalized works. |
| 12 | Criticizing sketches and digitalized works. |
| 13 | Criticizing sketches and digitalized works. Making necessary explanations for the final delivery of the projects. |
| 14 | Criticizing works transferred to digital media. Making the necessary explanations for the final delivery of the projects and final checks before the final. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | NELSON, R.P. (1987) Publication Design. Brown Publishers. |
| SOLOMON M. (1990) The Art of Typography. Watson-Guptill Publications. | |
| HALEY A. (1990) ABC's of Type. Watson-Guptill Publications. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 180 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to establish a connection between past, present and future in the field of design. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to evaluate critically and analytically. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | To be able to use related computer software and information and communication technologies effectively for design. | - | - | - | 5 |