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Master's Program of Graphic Design with Thesis

GRA506

GRAPHIC STUDIO II

Course Code
GRA506
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develops research within a conceptual framework in the field of graphic design and defines a production problem that contributes to the thesis.
  2. Develop research within a conceptual framework in the field of graphic design; define a production problem that will contribute to the thesis.
  3. Produce exhibition communication and documentation.
  4. Plan and implement the gallery/exhibition installation process; defend the work with a process file and presentation.
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn the course, students are expected to complete an exhibition with the chosen technique in the context of a concept. Art/design products that will contribute to the thesis in the field of graphics are expected to be produced and exhibited in a gallery at the end of the course. The process covers research and conceptual framework, technical trials, series production, curatorial editing, design of exhibition space and exhibition communication materials, as well as installation and documentation stages.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction. Exhibition-focused studio approach. Concept/theme pool. Determining thesis relationship and production goals.
2nd Week Research: literature and visual references (artist/designer review). Creating a conceptual framework.
3rd Week Technique selection and trials: material tests, scale, production possibilities. Production calendar and process plan.
4th Week Form language, typography/visual hierarchy, format standard. First sketches and prototypes.
5th Week Critique I: prototype presentations, revision decisions. Technical preparation for production.
6th Week Curatorial framework: narrative, selection, ordering. Audience experience and spatial flow draft.
7th Week Midterm Assessment (Vize): concept + technique + prototype + exhibition plan presentation. Revision and clarification.
8th Week Production week I: series production.
9th Week Production week II: completion of production. Documentation plan (photography/video) and archiving.
10th Week Exhibition design: layout plan, dimensioning.
11th Week Exhibition texts.
12th Week Production and implementation.
13th Week Gallery installation preparation: work list, task distribution, installation rehearsal. Placement and assembly in the space.
14th Week Final Assessment
Recommended or Required ReadingBishop, C. (2012). Artificial Hells: Participatory Art and the Politics of Spectatorship. Verso.
O'Neill, P. (2012). The Culture of Curating and the Curating of Culture(s). MIT Press.
Lord, B. & Piacente, M. (2014). Manual of Museum Exhibitions (2nd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield.
Dean, D. (1996). Museum Exhibition: Theory and Practice. Routledge.
Elkins, J. (2014). Artists with PhDs: On the New Doctoral Degree in Studio Art. New Academia.
Lupton, E. (2015). Graphic Design: The New Basics (2nd ed.). Princeton Architectural Press.
Ambrose, G. & Harris, P. (2010). Basics Design: Design Thinking. AVA.
Norman, D. (2013). The Design of Everyday Things (Revised). Basic Books.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 30
Project 1 30
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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