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Program of Graphic Design

GRA474

EXPERIMENTAL CALIGRAPHY

Course Code
GRA474
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. Develop the ability to communicate and express themselves through both visual and verbal means.
  2. Selecting writing tools appropriate for their work, practicing with the selected materials, and generating original ideas.
  3. Work within a specific theme and its limitations, completing the work within a set timeframe.
  4. Develop conceptual thinking skills and the ability to express their ideas visually.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, students will apply the fundamental knowledge of calligraphy to create creative and experimental calligraphy works based on a defined theme.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course briefing, discussion of mutual expectations, and information about applications.
2nd Week Presentation of sample research, evaluation, and discussion.
3rd Week Defining a specific theme.
4th Week Sketching works. Discussion and selection of sketches.
5th Week Discussion and selection of sketches, followed by application works.
6th Week Continuing with application works.
7th Week Final critique.
8th Week Midterm (Application).
9th Week Transferring the work to a digital format.
10th Week Combining the work with a graphic design method.
11th Week Discussion and selection of sketches, followed by application works.
12th Week Continuing with application works.
13th Week Completing the works.
14th Week Exhibition preparation.
Recommended or Required ReadingBrown, D. (2017). Brown Calligraphy. İrlanda: Quill Skill Publishing.

Edmonds, L. (2017). Modern Calligraphy: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering the Art of Creativity. London: Orion Publishing.

Gray, N. (1986). A History of Lettering, Creative Experiment and Letter Identity. London:
Phaidon Press Limited.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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