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Program of Graphic Design

GRA248

TYPOGRAPHY II

Course Code
GRA248
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. The ability to communicate and use Turkish effectively.
  2. The ability to work within a specific concept and its limitations.
  3. The ability to behave in accordance with existing laws and regulations and take on ethical responsibility.
  4. The ability to think within a context.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(GRA247)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course delves into narrative construction through type, layout design, and the integration of text and imagery. Students create typographic compositions tailored for various media formats and explore expressive and experimental uses of typography within visual systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, review of the program, introduction to the 1st project.
2nd Week 1st project: personal book design.
3rd Week 1st project-collection, discussion, and presentation of research results.
4th Week 1st project critiques and discussion of sketches, Pre-jury.
5th Week 1st Project submission, Introduction to the 2nd Project: personal logo design.
6th Week 2nd project critiques.
7th Week 2nd project submission and presentation, *Helvetica documentary.
8th Week 3rd project: Corporate work for the Ankara International Typography Festival to be held in Ankara.
9th Week Creation of Corporate identity elements typographically.
10th Week Class critiques.
11th Week Class critiques.
12th Week Intermediate jury.
13th Week Final critiques.
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
  • Uygulama
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 8 8
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 6 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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