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  Course Description
Course Name : History of Graphic Design 2

Course Code : GRS210

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the basic theories and concepts of graphic design
Periods of cultural, economic and political characteristics of the reflection of visual communication describes the
Periods recognize superior design and features of the works
Influenced the works of designers, graphic design describes periods
Other art historical theories establishes the relationship between design disciplines
Explain the visual properties of periods of design products
Describes the developmental stages of graphic design in Turkey
Recognizes works and designers contributed to Turkish graphic design

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, importance, evaluation criteria and be given information about the weekly topic. Introduction. Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
2 Week seminar topics based on the determination of the distribution of resources. Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
3 Graphic design in the modern art movements Jan Tschichold and New Typography Produced in Yiminc Century Case Characters Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
4 Modern Map of the First Sample New Typography in Design Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
5 European Modernism in Graphic Design Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
6 Development of the Modern Movement in America Immigrants from Europe to America Artists Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
7 (WPA) Works Progress Administration Poster Project The Importance of Designing a Decision industrialist Walter Paepcke Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
8 Midterm Exam
9 The War Years Postwar Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
10 International Typographic Style International Typographical Movement´s Pioneers Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
11 Functional Patterns in Scientific Issues Work Performed Produced in Switzerland serifs Case Characters Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
12 Design in Zurich and Basel Events Corporate Identity and Visual Systems CBS Corporate Identity Design Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
13 Masterpieces of Corporate Identity A Design Firm: Chermayeff and Geismar Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
14 xıx.mexico Olympics of Visual Design System Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
15 Seminar Collection and Overall Assessment Visual presentation and expression Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation.
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Modern Art and the New Typography Emre Fuck - Dost Bookstore Publications
 Graphic Arts History-Design-Technology Adnan Tepecik - Publishing Details
 Articles of Graphic Design
 Graphic Design Alain Weill - Yapi Kredi Publications
 Development of Contemporary Graphic Design Wish Bektas - Yapi Kredi Publications
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