Graphic Design Theory

Course Code:

GRA 601

Semester:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

15

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Coordinator:

H. Emre Becer

Courses given by:

H. Emre Becer

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to examine the evolution of graphic design through the different eras, to teach the methods of producing theoretical knowledge.

Course Content:

Graphic Design Theory course traces the evolution of graphic design beginning from the early 1900s, the influential avant-garde ideas of futurism, constructivism, and the Bauhaus; the mid- to late twentieth century graphics the International Style, modernism, and postmodernism; and the current situation, discussions on legibility, social responsibility, sustainability, internet and the new media.

Teaching Methods:

1 Lecture 2:Problem Solving 3:Discussion

Assessment Methods:

A: Exam , B:Assignment C: Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To have information about the history of Graphic Design	1, 3, 5	1,2,3	A,C
To be able to do research for the production of theoretical knowledge	1, 3, 4	1,2,3	A,C
To be able to evaluate different disciplines together	5, 8, 9	1,2,3	A,C
To produce solutions to current problems in the field	3, 4, 8	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to history of graphic design
2	Industrial revolution and its effects
3	20th century and graphic design
4	Bauhaus and new typography
5	Modernism movement in America
6	International typographic style
7	New York School
8	Conceptual image
9	Postmodernism
10	Digital era and globalization
11	The effect of new media
12	Graphic design and ethics
13	Design concept for everyone
14	The future of design education

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-Term	1	%10
Assignment
Seminar and Presentation	4	%30
Project
Final Exam	1	%60
Total		%100
Contribution of fınal examination to overall grade		%60
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade		%40
Total		%100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop courage to search and try to creative design solutions as well as the functional purposes.			x
2	Awareness of professional responsibility to create designs considering cultural and individual needs of the audience.					x
3	Gain ability to conduct research, to create theoretical knowledge, and to make suggestions.					x
4	Ability to produce texts in academic formats.					x
5	Gain competence at the level of expertise in art and design related fields.					x
6	Ability to develop design projects by knowledge and skills in the field of design with a critical approach.				x
7	Ability to use technological equipments required by the field in advanced level.			x
8	Follows the current information about design culture, and adapts them to the projects.					x
9	Gain ability to the conduct interdisciplinary projects in the chosen field.				x
10	Ability to do extensive reading in design related fields.					x

ECTS

ECTS / WORKLOAD
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study	14	16	224
Assignments
Seminar and Presentation	4	30	120
Project
Mid-term Exam	1	24	24
Final	1	25	25
Total Work Load			435
Total Work Load / 25 (h) ECTS Credit of the Course			14,5
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

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