Information Package

GRA345

GRAPHIC PROJECT III

Course Code
GRA345
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 4
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Design effective logos and logotypes,
  2. Understand what kind of design elements are included in corporate identity designs,
  3. See the effect of a company's logo and corporate color on its recognition,
  4. Understand the impact of motion poster designs.
  5. Think fluently, flexibly, and originally.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(GRA246)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsGRA246 Graphic Project II
Course DescriptionTheoretical and visual information on the effective use of visuals and typography in logo, color palette, corporate identity booklet (logotype, corporate typeface, brochure, business card, letterhead, diplomat envelope, envelopes, file cover, file content, flag, pennant, notepad, invitation, CD cover, ID card and visitor card, label, promotional product), poster, billboard design, and motion poster designs. Brainstorming will be used to apply this knowledge through designs for a chosen IT company, cafe, or textile company.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course definition, objectives, course curriculum, logo design, information about Midterm and Final projects, preliminary survey
2nd Week Color palette and logo and logotype designs
3rd Week Corporate identity designs: font selection, logo design.
4th Week Corporate identity designs: business card, letterhead, envelopes, file cover, flag, pennant.
5th Week Corporate identity designs: notepad, invitation, CD cover, ID card, visitor card, label, promotional product.
6th Week Corporate identity designs: Brochure design.
7th Week Arranging the designs on a 70x100 sheet.
8th Week Midterm Week. Submission of printed sheets.
9th Week Poster design.
10th Week Poster design.
11th Week Billboard design.
12th Week Animated poster design.
13th Week Animated poster design.
14th Week Animated poster design.
15th Week
16th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingAkman, M., & Uçar, T. F., (2020). Bugünün ve Geleceğin Grafik Tasarımı. Akdeniz Sanat Dergisi , vol.14, no.25, 9-21.
Becer, Emre. (2020). Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi. 4. Baskı, Dost Kitabevi.
Becer, Emre. (2024). İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım. 14. Baskı, Dost Kitabevi.
Bokhua, George. (2022). Principles of Logo Design: A Practical Guide to Creating Effective Signs, Symbols, and Icons, 1. Baskı, Rockport Publishers Inc.
Buyurgan, Serap., Buyurgan Ufuk, (2020). Sanat eğitimi ve öğretimi (eğitimin her kademesine yönelik yöntem ve tekniklerle). (Geliştirilmiş 8. Baskı) Ankara: PEGEM Akademi.
Hyndman, Sarah. (2016). Why Fonts Matter. 1. Baskı, Virgin Books
Logggos. (n.d.). https://www.logggos.club/browse
Peters, Allan (2023). Logos that Last: How to Create Iconic Visual Branding, 1. Baskı, Rockport Publishers Inc.
Samara, Timoty. (2006). Type Style Finder. Rockport Pub.
Samara, Timoty. (2005). Making and Breaking the Grid. Rockport Publishers.
Sarıkavak, Namık Kemal. (2017). Kaligrafik ve Tipografik Deneysel Tasarımlar. İstanbul: Hayalperest Yayınevi.
Sarıkavak, Namık Kemal. (2017). Çağdaş Tipografinin Temelleri. Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Uçar, Tevfik Fikret. (2019). Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım. İstanbul: İnkılap Yayınevi.
Slade-Brooking, Catharine (2016). Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers, 1. Baskı, Laurence King Publishing
Yalanska, Marina, (n.d.). Logo Design: Collection of Creative Logos for a Variety of Brands. https://blog.tubikstudio.com/logo-design-creative-logos-collection/

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Uygulama
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 0
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 100
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 6 84
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 2 47 94
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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