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  Course Description
Course Name : History of Graphic Design 1

Course Code : GRS209

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the basic theories and concepts of graphic design
Describes the periods of cultural, economic and political characteristics of the reflection of visual communication
Recognizes periods superior design and features of the works
Knows the works of designers, graphic design describes periods
Relates design theories with other art disciplines.
Explains the visual properties of periods of design products
Describes the developmental stages of graphic design in Turkey
Knows designers who have contributed to the design world in Turkey.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Surviving works of graphic design history, social relations, examining the historical accumulation teach creative thinking.

Course Contents : Graphic design, as a discipline, and the development of visual and theoretical stages from past to present.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : CU Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Graphic Design Studios


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Course content, art - talk about design Visual presentation and narrative Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
2 Graphic expression factors in the formation of artistic discipline Visual presentation and narrative Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
3 Period of the Industrial Revolution and Aesthetic Pursuits Visual presentation and narrative Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
4 Edition Development - Arts & Crafts Movement Visual presentation and narrative Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
5 And in accordance with international repercussions ArtNouveau Visual presentation and narrative Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
6 Search for new structural layout and modern-isms Visual presentation and narrative Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
7 Cubism and their new visual arts Visual presentation and narrative Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
8 Midterm Exam Exam
9 Futurism Görsel sunu ve anlatı Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
10 Dadaism Görsel sunu ve anlatı Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
11 Suprematism and without an object of art Görsel sunu ve anlatı Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
12 Constructivism Görsel sunu ve anlatı Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
13 war Posters Görsel sunu ve anlatı Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
14 de Stijl Görsel sunu ve anlatı Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
15 term evaluation Görsel sunu ve anlatı Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Graphic Design Alain Weill - Yapi Kredi Publications
 Articles of Graphic Design
 Development of Contemporary Graphic Design Wish Bektas - Yapi Kredi Publications
 Modern Art and the New Typography Emre Fuck - Dost Bookstore Publications
 Graphic Arts History-Design-Technology Adnan Tepecik - Publishing Details
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 2 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. 3
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. 3
4 Identification of communication methods, communication elements and mass communication media 3
5 Using the basic criteria of art and design, preparing creative, original, aesthetic and economic alternative solutions for visual communication problems. 2
6 Using the information of ther field with the practices of other diciplines. 2
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. 2
9 Using research methods, techniques and dialectic to make access to information. 4
10 Operating information and communication technologies effectively, both in learning process and design process. 2
11 Being a responsible citizen with his/her awareness of social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 3
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. 4
15 Having the self-confidence and ability of communicating, written, orally and visually. 3
16 Establishing effective communication with his/her colleagues, employers and persons he/she works with. 3
17 Showing personal and professional care in protecting the environment and defending the ethical and legal values of the profession. 3
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. 3
20 Creating designs that serve its purpose, communicates successfully and reaches the target audience. 2
* 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) 4 4 16
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 54
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.16
ECTS Credit: 2