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Course Code: 
GRA 204
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
To provide students with advanced typography knowledge.
Course Content: 

In typography II, students gain experience by using typographic elements together with other visual elements in design studies in line with basic design principles. Simple typographic elements and simple virtual content in the designated areas are tested. Title, subtitle, text and similar literary design elements are examined. Works are provided to ensure that print writings are used in creative designs together with other design elements.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Homework 4. Application

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the Course Learning Outcomes of the Program Teaching Methods Measurement Methods
To have knowledge and experience on basic design principles such as color, texture, composition, space and typography 1,2 1,2,5 2,3,4
To be able to solve basic design problems 4,10,11 3,4 1,3,4
To gain the ability to perceive and design 2,3,11 1,2,3 1,3,4
Utilizing different materials in order to produce modern and original designs in the design process 1,2,3,7 2,3,4 3,4
To consider social culture and traditions in the analysis of art and design problems 10,12 2,4,5 2,3,4

 

Course Flow

COURSE
Week Subjects Preliminary
1 Project I: Logotype design (Art Movements / Cities)  
2 Research, gathering information, preparing sketches  
3 Preparing idea sketches (thumbnails)  
4 Preparation of rough drafts on computer  
5 Preparation of rough drafts on computer  
6 Submission of the 1st project, Project II: Poster / brochure for the character  
7 Research, gathering information, writing text  
8 Preparing idea sketches (thumbnails)  
9 Pre-drafting  
10 Submission of the 2nd project, Final Project: Typographic Festival Poster  
11 Research, gathering information, writing text  
12 Preparing idea sketches (thumbnails)  
13 Pre-drafting  
14 Final evaluations on final project  

 

Recommended Sources

SOURCES
Course’s Note Typography lecture notes /Prof.Dr. Emre Becer
Other Designing with Type/James Craig

Typographic Design: Form and Communication/Rob Carter, Ben Day, Philip Meggs

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Homeworks 2 Project , 3 Homeworks
Exams 1 Final

 

Assessment

CONSIDERATION SYSTEM
Midterm Studies No Percentage of Contribution
Homework 3 %10
Midterm    
Seminar and Presentation    
Project 2 %30
Total    
Final Ratio to Success   %60
Ratio of Semester to Success   %40
Total   %100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

Course’s Contribution to Program Outcomes
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution Level
1 2 3 4 5  
1 To have theoretical background in the fields of art and design         x  
2 To be able to apply basic design principles         x  
3 To have creative and original thinking ability         x  
4 Identify and solve graphic design problems         x  
5 An ability to use current technological tools in design processes at an advanced level       x    
6 To have professional and ethical responsibility about intellectual, art and design works       x    
7 Ability to follow developments in the field of Art and Design     x      
8 To be able to present ideas and designs effectively         x  
9 To be able to work as a team   x        
10 To be able to conduct research, analysis and interpretation in the field       x    
11 Interdisciplinary thinking and ability to connect.     x      
12 To be aware of social and cultural values.       x    

 

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise / Field Courses
ECTS / Workload Table
Activity Number Time
(hour)
Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Length (14 x total course time) 14 4 56
Study time out of class (Preliminary work, reinforcement) 14 4 56
Homework 6 14 84
Seminar and Presentation      
Projects 2 24 48
Midterm Exam      
Final Exam 1 18 18
       
Total Workload     262
Total Workload / 25 (h)     8,73
Course’s ECTS Credit     9

 

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