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Program of Graphic Design

GSF356

BRIEFING DESIGN

Course Code
GSF356
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Ability to solve design problems and generate original ideas.
  2. Ability to think within a context.
  3. Ability to communicate thoughts through verbal and visual means.
  4. Ability to creatively express a thought, concept, or phenomenon through visual means.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course will cover the importance and necessity of information design, a branch of wayfinding design. Each student will develop and implement an information design project.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, review of the syllabus. What is Information Design?
2nd Week Discussion based on examples / Class critiques
3rd Week Assignment of the semester project
4th Week Project critiques
5th Week Human-centered design (Project critiques)
6th Week Signage and information (Project critiques)
7th Week Midterm presentation
8th Week Visual design in 3D (Project critiques)
9th Week Thinking-Planning-Problem Solving (Project critiques)
10th Week Material selection (Project critiques)
11th Week Project critiques / Class discussion
12th Week Project critiques / Class discussion
13th Week Final presentation
14th Week Final submission
Recommended or Required ReadingBierut, M., Drenttel, W. ve Heller, S. (2002). Looking Closer Four Critical Writings on Graphic Design. NY: Allworth Press.

Bringhurst, R. (2001). The Elements of Typographic Style. Canada: Hartley &
Marks Publishers.

Felici, J. (2003). The Complete Manual of Typography A Guide to Setting
Perfect Type. Berkeley: Peachpit Press.

Spiekermann, E. ve Ginger E.M. (2003). Stop Stealing Sheep & find out how type
works. USA: Peachpit Press.

White, A.W. (2002). The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture and Type. New York: Allworth Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Project 1 50
Attendance 1 10
Other 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 4 8
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 4 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 8 8
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4 X
K5 X X
K6
K7 X
K8
K9 X X
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16
K17
K18
K19 X
K20
K21
K22