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Program of Graphic Design

GRA224

DIJITAL TYPOGRAPHY

Course Code
GRA224
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Competence of communication and effective usage of Turkish
  2. Competence of working within a specified concept and limits
  3. Competence of thinking in a context
  4. Competence to behave accordingly with the present laws and regulations and take ethical responsibility
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe relationship between graphic elements and typography for using in the digital media
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Dijital Typography
2nd Week 1st project: Self book design
3rd Week Researchs on 1st Project /Discussion
4th Week Critics (pre-jury of 1st Project)
5th Week Final of 1st Project, 2nd Project: Self-Logo design
6th Week Critics
7th Week Final of 2nd Project / (Documentary film: Helvetica will be presented)
8th Week Final Project: Corporate identity design for a Typography Festival
9th Week The elements of corporate identity will be studied typographically
10th Week Critics
11th Week Critics
12th Week Pre_jury
13th Week Final Critics
14th Week Final
Recommended or Required ReadingGaniz S., 2004, Yazı & Tasarımcıları, Kastaş Yayınevi.
Gray N., 1987,History of Lettering. Boston: David Godine,
Hutchinson J.,1983, Letters, New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
İstek R., 2004, Görsel İletişimde Tipografi ve Sayfa Düzeni. Pusula Yayınevi.
Sarıkavak N.M., 2004, Çağdaş Tipografinin Temelleri, Seçkin Yayınevi: Ankara.
Uçar T.F., 2004, Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım. İnkilap Yayınevi.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 60
Other 1 40
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 2 2 4
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 15 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 10 10
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 1 1
Project 3 10 30
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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