COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TYPOGRAPHY III

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
GRF 3023 TYPOGRAPHY III ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6

Offered By

Department of Graphic Arts

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ZIYACAN BAYAR

Offered to

Illustration and Printmaking
Graphic Design
Graphic Arts

Course Objective

Course is aimed to carry the basic typographic knowledge acquired in previous years to an advanced level by reinforcing it with applications. In this context, poster designs, display typefaces are the main focus of the course. In addition, understanding the dynamics of use of typography other than two-dimensional surfaces is one of the secondary objectives of the course.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Analyzing the function of display typefaces
2   To have experience on various usage areas of typography
3   To be able to use typography as a main visual identity element
4   Recognizing and analyzing leading domestic and foreign designers in the field of typography
5   Exercise on choosing the right typeface

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Acquaintance, Information about Display Typefaces
2 Project1:Information about the project process and the discussion about usage of Display typefaces.
3 Presentation of the research.
4 Sketch work assessment.
5 Sketch work assessment.
6 Evaluation of sketches.
7 Project final presentation and feedback.
8 2. Project Information and discussion about poster design and typography.
9 Evaluation of researches.
10 Evaluation of sketches.
11 Evaluation of sketches.
12 Evaluation of sketches.
13 Evaluation of sketches.
14 Project final evaluation and end of term 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
HILNER, M. Basic Typography 01: Virtual Typography, Academia
Thinking With Type, Elen Lupton, Princeton Architectural Press, 2010
Masterpieces of Illumination, Ingo F. Walther, Norbert Wolf, Taschen Books, 2001
Grafik Tasarım Kuramı, Helen Armstrong, Espas Kuram Sanat Yayınları, 2012
Kitap Nesnesi Nesne Olarak Kitap, Burcu Dündar, Metis Yayınları, 2012
www.thinkingwithtype.com
www.smashingmagazine.com

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lessons are conducted in the workshop with face-to-face interviews, presentations and periodic project evaluations.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRJ PROJECT
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 COM COMMITEE
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRJ * 0.70 + PAR * 0.10 + COM * 0.20


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

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Full participation in the course.
Research skill.
Creative idea development.
Compliance with the project schedule.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Arrive on time to class and study in the studio. The submitted presentations and project drafts should be studied according to the calendar. Participation in the course is required.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ziyacanbayar@gmail.com

Office Hours

Due to the pandemic conditions and the limited physical facilities at the school, meetings are held by appointment. Prior notice must be given by mail.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52
Appointment after class 3 10 30
Preparing presentations 3 2 6
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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