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Program of Graphic Design

GRA233

TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN

Course Code
GRA233
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Follow evolving and changing technologies and select those suitable for themselves.
  2. Work within a specific concept and its limitations.
  3. Behave in accordance with existing laws and regulations and take ethical responsibility.
  4. Develop the ability to think within a context.
  5. Express their thoughts both verbally and visually.
  6. Communicate effectively and use Turkish proficiently.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe history of letters and writing, the structure of letters, typefaces, and letter varieties; usage forms of letters; the development of typography and its significance in graphic design; typesetting and layout studies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Typography / Structure of Letters, Type Families, Typefaces, Point Sizes / Distribution of the 1st Project Brief (Text-Concept)
2nd Week Spacing / Text Layout (Classwork) / Critique of the 1st Project
3rd Week Discussion of Assignments / Critique of the 1st Project
4th Week Final Critique for the 1st Project
5th Week Submission of the 1st Project / Readability and Legibility in Typography
6th Week Assignment of the 2nd Project (Alphabet Design)
7th Week Critique of the 2nd Project
8th Week Critique of the 2nd Project
9th Week Evaluation of 2nd Project Works / Submission of the 2nd Project
10th Week Presentation of Font Designers / Assignment of the Poster Design (Final) Project
11th Week Critique of the Final Project
12th Week Critique of the Final Project / Classwork
13th Week Final Presentations
14th Week Submission of the Final Report
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
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 3 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 10 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 10 10
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 1 1
Project 3 4 12
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9 X X
K10
K11
K12
K13 X
K14 X
K15
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20 X
K21 X
K22