Typography II

Program Type:

Thesis

Course Code:

GRA 204

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

Turkish

Courses given by:

Emre Becer

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.

Teaching Methods:

1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work

Assessment 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
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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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