Information Package

GRA455

CALLIGRAPHY

Course Code
GRA455
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize materials and script families used in calligraphy.
  2. Work within a specific theme and its limitations.
  3. Select appropriate typefaces for their projects.
  4. Establish relationships between the past, present, and future.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFundamental concepts of calligraphy, major script types; writing exercises following the rules of basic script, italic, and Gothic script techniques using both uppercase and lowercase letters.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course briefing, discussion of mutual expectations, and information on exercises.
2nd Week What is calligraphy? Introduction to calligraphy tools, materials, and styles.
3rd Week Selecting a calligraphy style and starting practice.
4th Week Calligraphy exercises.
5th Week Calligraphy exercises.
6th Week Composition exercises using the learned style.
7th Week Composition exercises using the learned style.
8th Week Midterm exam.
9th Week Background creation exercises.
10th Week Background creation exercises.
11th Week Transferring calligraphy works to a digital format.
12th Week Transferring calligraphy works to a digital format.
13th Week Final critique.
14th Week Completion of works.
Recommended or Required ReadingÇevik, S. (2006). Bir Hattat Olarak Hocam Emin Barın. S. Özpalabıyıklar (Yay. haz.). Bir Yazı Sevdalısı Emin Barın içinde (s. 30-35). İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Ku?ltu?r Sanat Yayıncılık.

Edgu?. F. (2006). Bir Yazı Sevdalısı. S. Özpalabıyıklar (Yay. haz.). Bir Yazı Sevdalısı Emin Barın içinde (s. 6-9). İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Ku?ltu?r Sanat Yayıncılık.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 40
Project 1 60
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 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Performance Practice 2 8 16
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
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K2 X
K3 X
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K5
K6 X
K7
K8
K9 X
K10 X
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