Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
GRF 2023	TYPOGRAPHY I	COMPULSORY	2	2	0	5

Offered By

Department of Graphic Arts

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR BETÜL USLU ÖZKAN

Offered to

Graphic Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration and Printmaking

Course Objective

The main purpose of the course is to learn the periodic classifications, which are defined by the structural differences on the typefaces and the periodic developments and changes in the development process of the typefaces. Understanding the effect of typefaces belonging to periodic classifications on design. Selecting a font suitable for the content and purpose of the design. Things to pay attention in text editing.
The subjects such as family and structural features of the typeface, suitability of the character to the class and design are among the aims of the course.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	Understanding the periodic classification of typefaces in the historical process
2	To be able to choose the appropriate font for the design and to convey the message in a striking way
3	To be able to hierarchical arrangement in design
4	To be able to structure the page in the most accurate and creative way to make a design different
5	To be able to show the concept of readability in design in practice
6	To be able to solve and finalize the given projects creatively in line with the information and has acquired, and to prepare the completed projects for presentation in an accurate and unexpected way
7	To be able to use the acquired knowledge creatively in both professional and artistic works and to maintain this throughout in life-long.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

GRF 1011 - Computer Added Graphic Design

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Meeting, discussions on being a design student, university and profession.
2	1st Project Brief	Project 01
3	Project 01, Discussions on Sketches.
4	Project 01, evaluation over Ornijal work. 2nd Project Brief	Project 02
5	Project 02, Discussions on Sketches.
6	Project 02, evaluation over Ornijal work. 3rd Project Brief	Project 03
7	Project 03 Discussions on Sketches.
8	Project 03, evaluation over Ornijal work. 4th Project Brief	Project 04
9	Project 04 Discussions on Sketches.
10	Project 04, evaluation over Ornijal work. 5th Project Brief	Project 05
11	Project 05 Discussions on Sketches.
12	Project 05 Discussions on Sketches.
13	Project 05, evaluation over Ornijal work.
14	Project 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 joint evaluation.

Recomended or Required Reading

CRAIG, J. (2006). Designing with Type: The Essential Guide to Typography, Watson-Guptill.
CRAIG; J. (1990). Basic typography: a design manual, New York: Watson-Guptill Publications.
SAMARA, T. (2006). Typography Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Using Type in Graphic Design, Rockport Publishers.
CARTER, R., Day, B., Meggs, P. Typographic Design: Form and Communication
BECER, E. (2007), Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi, Ankara: Dost Kitabevi Yayınları
JUBERT, R., LUPTON, E. and LEMOINE, S., Typography and Graphic Design: From Antiquity to the Present, Flammarion
AMBROS, G. and HARRIS, P., Typo: The Fundamentals of Typography, AVA Publishing
Typography: The Arrangement, Style and Appearance of Type and Typefaces
SARIKAVAK, N. K., Tipografinin Temelleri, Doruk SARIKAVAK, N. K., Sayısal Tipografi: Batı da ve Ülkemizde Sayısal Harf/Font Tasarımcıları, Başkent Üniversitesi Yayınları

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Project related seminar,
Lecture based on visual examples,
Presentation and discussion of the project,
Discussion on visual examples suitable for the project,
sketching in and out of class hours,
Project follow-up and discussions,
Physical presentation and expression of the project,
Criticism towards the project.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	PRJ	PROJECT
2	SKT	SKETCH
3	PRS	PRESENTATION
4	ATT	ATTENDANCE
5	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	PRJ * 0.50 + SKT * 0.30 + PRS * 0.10 + ATT * 0.10

*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Lecture (seminar), presentation, class discussion, workshops in and out of class time, sketches, critics on projects

Assessment Criteria

Reading and understanding the project correctly,
Idea and Sketch creation,
Appropriate and correct design for subject of the project
Produce original designs
Complete the project on time

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Academic Honesty: Students are expected to complete the given projects with their own thoughts and skills and to produce completely original works in this context. Situations such as direct inspiration from another study in any way, benefiting one-on-one, producing a similar one or even getting someone else done are not accepted. In addition, students are expected to be able to use their time efficiently and to be punctual.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-Mail: betulusluozkan@gmail.com
Office Phone: 0505 525 14 12

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)