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COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


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Course Name
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
Fall/Spring
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1) Will be able to design one font;
  • 2) Will be able to produce a documentation of the process of design;
  • 3) Will be able to do editing in FontLab;
  • 4) Will be able to design a type specimen;
  • 5) Will be able to write comments after readings related to type design and typography;
  • 6) Will be able to define proper typesetting principles.
Course Description

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction: Font Design and Typesetting. None
2 Assigning the projects (3+3 options). Reading 1 Scheduling.
3 Drawing part 1. Reviews. Complete the readings. Bring all the necessary tools to draw.
4 Lecture 1. Discussion. Prepare to write notes and do research.
5 Drawing part 2. Reading 2. Bring all the necessary tools to draw.
6 Introduction to FontLab™. http://www.fontlab.com/font-editor/fontlab-studio
7 RoP (Reflection on Practice) part 1. Prepare to typeset in InDesign.
8 Lecture 2. Discussion. Prepare to write notes and do research.
9 No Classes. Work in Progress. Arrange your work independently.
10 Drawing part 3. Reading 3. Bring all the necessary tools and digital files.
11 RoP (Reflection on Practice) part 2. Prepare to typeset in InDesign. Backup files.
12 Screening. None
13 Written final examination. Prepare for a multiplechoice exam.
14 Final Evaluation. RoP submission. Bringing the necessary hard and soft copies.
15 Review of the Semester  
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks “Learn FontLab Fast” by Leslie Cabarga, “Language, Culture, Type: international type design in the age of unicode” edited by John D. Berry.
Suggested Readings/Materials All handouts authored by Alessandro Segalini. http://www.as8.it

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
1
50
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
-
-
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
-
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
6
Project
1
18
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
4
Final Exams
-
    Total
108

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 To be able to use the advanced theoretical and applied knowledge attained in the areas of Visual Communication Design (Multimedia, Photography, Graphic Design and Typography), X
2 To be able to investigate, interpret and evaluate the developments on Visual Communication Design in the world and in Turkey, X
3 To be able combine images and words creatively in order to convey visual ideas
X
4 To attain a high level of complex problemsolving using a variety of design methodologies, X
5 To understand the principles of compositional space X
6 To have a clear understanding of creative art direction, X
7 To attain proficiency on the implementation of production standards and to be able to use Visual Communication Design related software and communication technologies. X
8 To have an advanced level knowledge and experience in photography and video production, including image processing, editing and postproduction techniques, X
9 By using a second foreign language at least on an intermediate level, to be able to follow the information in Visual Communication Design and communicate with colleagues, X
10 To have social and ethical awareness in the stages of creating, applying and evaluating the practices related to Visual Communication Design, and to act consciously and sensitively in the application of these values, X
11 To take responsibility both as an individual and as a team member in order to solve creatively the unexpected and unforeseen complex design problems encountered in the Visual Communication Design practices. X
12 To utilize the ability to evaluate and criticize acquired knowledge and skills, to diagnose ones individual educational needs, and undertake selfdirected and continuous education in the discipline. X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 

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