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Program of Cartoon and Animation

ANI511

TYPOGRAPHY II

Course Code
ANI511
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Establishing connections with the basic art and design skills to other areas.
  2. Expressing thoughts by picturing or iconography.
  3. Thinking in context.
  4. Abilty to work in a particular subject limitations.
  5. In art design field ability to work interdisciplinary.
  6. Understanding theoretical and practical knowledge of basic art and design.
  7. Solving design problems and generating orginal ideas.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsANİ126 Animation Programs I ANİ227 Animation Programs II
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is for students to learn the key aspects and considerations in typographic design. By the end of the term, students will have designed typographic promotional materials for a selected film, book, or game.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: What is typography? Structure of the course, rules, and expectations.
2nd Week A brief history of writing.
3rd Week Fundamental principles of typography.
4th Week Typographic terms.
5th Week Lettering and calligraphy.
6th Week How to design a font? What should be considered?
7th Week Midterm briefing. Notebook check.
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Final briefing.
10th Week Working on the final project.
11th Week Working on the final project.
12th Week Working on the final project.
13th Week Working on the final project.
14th Week Final reminders and information.
Recommended or Required ReadingThe Elements of Typographic Style - Robert Bringhurst
A Type Primer - John Kane
Kaligrafik ve Tipografik Deneysel Tasarımlar - Namık Kemal Sarıkavak
Creative Lettering and Beyond - Gabri Joy Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring, Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Project
  • Practice
  • Problem Solving
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 10
Assignment 5 25
Practice 5 25
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 15 15
Homework 5 3 15
Workshop 5 3 15
Total Work Load93
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.1
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K1 X
K2
K3 X
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10 X
K11
K12 X
K13 X
K14
K15
K16 X
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21
K22
K23
K24
K25
K26 X
K27