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  Course Description
Course Name : Writing 1

Course Code : GRA115

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. OYA TÜRE AYGÜN
Instructor DERVİŞ İLKER GÜL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows development of the historical process and the exchange of various writings,
Grasps dialectic between text equipments and typeface, recognizes latin alphabet
Produces vector and pixel-based lettering works,
Transmits traditional lettering to digital environment,
Uses a font of the traditional penmanship on a daily paper,
Determines the properties the traditional calligraphy, on the production of books and manuscripts,
Understands the requirements and limitations of Manuscripts works of art, an important step, process, and outcome (major types)

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Written types fot students (letters anatomy-Font-Point Sizes-blocking) and techniques to teach spelling, handwriting, and ensure that the aesthetics of the Latin alphabet with the application on the basis of teaching calligraphic fonts intended to gain skills in this area.wareness and to develop an inquiring and inquisitive personality.

Course Contents : Firstly and importantly typefaces developed during the evaluation of Latin alphabet are going to be investigated and at the end of the period using effectively one of those typefaces is the primary aim. After completion training carried out arrangement to develop writing text from calligraphic script will be applied.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : C.U.Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Graphic Design Workshop


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Meeting and material information Introduction of samples and tools used. Research Lecture
2 Drawing drawings drawing-inclined parallel flat drawing using tools and materials development dexterity exercises. Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, views, Practice.
3 To gain technical skills III / / / / ____ SS and so on. line exercises. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
4 To gain technical skills III / / / / ____ SS and so on. line exercises. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
5 Project - 1 Given the alphabet, written in capital letters in the basic Sample review, Practice, Research Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
6 Project - 1 Given the alphabet, written in capital letters in the basic Design Study Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
7 Project - 1 finalization and presentation. Design Study Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
8 Mid-term exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery and Presentation
9 Project - 2 Given the alphabet, written in minuscule letters in the basic Sample review, Practice, Research Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
10 Project - 2 Given the alphabet, written in minuscule letters in the basic Design Study Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
11 Project - 2 finalization and presentation. Design Study Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
12 Project - 3 Free writing arrangements. Sample review, Practice, Research Lecture, views, Practice.
13 Project - 3 Free writing arrangements and compositions in different experiments. Design Study Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
14 Project - 3 Free writing arrangements and compositions in different experiments. Sketch Studies Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
15 Project - 3 finalization and presentation. Design Study Implementation, Evaluation and Discussion
16/17 Final Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Project Delivery and Presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Digital Calligraphy, George Thomson, Watson-Guptill Publication, New York, 2003. - DuMont’s Handbuch Kalligraphie, Reinhard Kunze, DuMont Buchverlag, 1992. - Hat Sanatı ve Meşhur Hattatlar, Muhittin Serin, Kubbealtı Yayınevi, 1999, İstanbul. - La Calligraphie, Miriam Stribley, Dessain et Tolra, 1987. - Lettering Arts, Joanne Fink, Judy Kastin, PBC International, Inc., 1993. - Lettering & Logotypes, Jose Maria Parramon, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1991. - Letterwork: Creative Letterforms in Graphic Design, Brody Neuenschwander, Phaidon Press, 1993, Reprinted 1994. - Logotypes & Letterforms; Handlettered Logotypes and Typographic Considerations., Doyald Young, Design Press, 1993. - Osmanlı Hat Sanatı Tarihi, Ali Alparslan, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2.Baskı, 2004, İstanbul. - The 26 Letters, Oscar Ogg, Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1962. - The Art and History of Books, Norma Levarie, James H.Heineman, Inc., New York, 1968. - The Art of Calligraphy, David HARRIS, Dorling Kindersley Book, 1995. - The Calligraphers Dictionary, Rose FOLSOM, Thames and Hudson Ltd., 1990. - The History and Technique of Lettering, Alexander Nesbitt, Dover Publications, Inc. 1957. - Yazı, İnsanlığın Belleği, Georges Jean, Çeviri: Nami Başer, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, Promat, 2002, İstanbul. - Yazı Kitabı, Carl Faulmann, Çeviri: Itır Arda, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, Mas Matbaacılık, 2001, İstanbul.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Recognition of the basic elements and principles of art and design. 4
2 Recognition of national/international artistic and cultural elements which can effect Graphic design practices. 5
3 Following and using the current applications, innovations and technological devolopments in line with the visual communication world. 2
4 Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 0
5 Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 4
6 Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. 4
7 Being competent in at least one foreign language to be able to understand and communicate in the field. 0
8 Using different materials, paints and technological tools in the process of design. 5
9 Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. 3
10 Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 5
11 Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 2
12 Ability to work effectively and take responsibility during individual or group work. 3
13 Using time efficiently with planned, careful and disciplined work. 3
14 Ability to read, understand and interpret his/her acquirements with a critical perspective. 0
15 Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 0
16 Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. 0
17 Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. 0
18 Being aware of the role and importance of graphic design in social life. 3
19 Taking responsibility in the use of correct language when designing. 5
20 Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 4 8
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 6 18
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 56
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.24
ECTS Credit: 2