EXPERIMENTAL CALLIGRAPHY

SGRA107

Course Code: SGRA107
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 2
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Gözde Aslan

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Communicate and express themselves visually and verbally.
Select and apply appropriate typefaces for their work, and generate original ideas.
Work within a specific theme and constraints, and complete the work within a defined timeframe.
Think conceptually and express their thoughts visually.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Calligraphy

Course Description

The course provides general knowledge about calligraphy and experimental calligraphy. Students will learn the difference between the two and become familiar with materials. The course aims to help students understand the philosophy of calligraphy and to create creative and experimental calligraphy works based on a chosen theme.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course information and discussion.
2^nd Week	History of calligraphy. What is calligraphy? What is experimental calligraphy? Introduction to materials.
3^rd Week	Examination and application of form and rhythm in calligraphy examples.
4^th Week	Calligraphy studies with alternative materials.
5^th Week	Working on different surfaces, layering, and examining letter forms based on texture.
6^th Week	Applying experimental calligraphy with discovered materials and surfaces.
7^th Week	Applying experimental calligraphy with discovered materials and surfaces.
8^th Week	Midterm exam (Vize).
9^th Week	Ways of expressing emotion/meaning through calligraphy.
10^th Week	Word, Composition, Rhythm.
11^th Week	Each student determines their project based on their own theme.
12^th Week	Project work.
13^th Week	Project work.
14^th Week	Presentation, critique, discussion, group criticism, and feedback.

Recommended or Required Reading

Brown, D. (2017). Brown Calligraphy: Denis Brown discusses his art. 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
Uygulama
Project
Other

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	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	4	56
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	14	4	56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Project	2	2	4
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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