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Program of Visual Communication Design

GİT425

UNIQUE PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES

Course Code
GİT425
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. Learn post-modern art movements and their relationship with social structures.
  2. Can analyze the background that reveals and gives meaning to digital art.
  3. Recognize and interpret digital artists and their works.
  4. Learns to use original printing techniques in the field of visual communication design.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to take a closer look at the 21st century art and artists; to address the social and artistic developments on the way to digital art. Thus, students will get to know the bond between art and society more closely; they will also gain the ability to interpret the works of this period, in which art interacts with technology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and general information about the course
2nd Week Historical development of original printing techniques and information about original printing types
3rd Week Explanation of the printing technique planned to be used in the application study and determination of the necessary materials
4th Week Preparation of the supplied material for printing and selection of the appropriate one by making sketch studies
5th Week Information about original printing techniques and application study of the selected sketches
6th Week Information about original printing techniques and continuation of the application study
7th Week Delivery of midterm exam studies
8th Week Explanation of the printing technique planned to be used in the application study and determination of the necessary materials
9th Week Preparation of the supplied material for printing and selection of the appropriate one by making sketch studies
10th Week Information about original printing techniques and application study of the selected sketches
11th Week Information about original printing techniques and continuation of the application study
12th Week Explanation of the printing technique planned to be used in the application study and determination of the necessary materials. Making sketch studies
13th Week Preparation of the supplied material for printing and application study of the selected sketches
14th Week Completion of the application studies and presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingMandatory Reading List:

Modern Sanattan Sonra, David Hopkins, Hayalperest Yayınları.
Modern Printmaking: A Guide to Traditional and Digital Techniques- Sylvie Covey, Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials & Processes-Beth Grabowski, Linocut for Artists & Designers- Nick Morley.

Reccomended Resources:

Aslıer, M. (1985) Son Yüzyılda Türkiye'de Özgün Baskıresim Sanatı. H.Ü. Güzel Sanatlar Yayınları. No:1 (17-19 Nisan).
Becer, E. (1999). İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım. 2. Baskı. Ankara: Dost Kitabevi.
Eichenberg, F. (1978). Lithography and Silkscreen, Art and Technique. New York: Harry N. Abrams İnc. Publishers.
Aslıer M.(1989). Çağdaş Türk Resim Sanatı Tarihi. Cilt 4. İstanbul: Tiglat Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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
Project 2 8 16
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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