TYPOGRAPHY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA131	TYPOGRAPHY I	1	4	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURİ SEZER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	In addition to basic typography terminology and principles, it emphasizes the use of information, message and purpose in the historical formation and development processes of typography. By comparing these associations, he examines the anatomical structures of the letters.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Semester contains; historical development and diversity of typography, letter anatomy, basic writing and typography principles, readability and effective typography usage.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Know terminology used within typographic design.
State a brief typography history and the anatomical structure of letterforms.
Identify the characteristics and differences of major typeface families.
Demonstrate awareness of typographic responsibility as information to be read.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	The introduction to the history of typography and its historical progress	Presentation, Lecture
2	Research	Basic terminology	Presentation, Lecture
3	Research	Anatomical structure of letters and their meanings	Presentation, Lecture
4	Research	Project: Experimenting letters' anatomical structures	Presentation, Lecture
5	Practice	Critique: Examination of a project and discuss	Practice, Lecture
6	Practice	Project: Words compositions	Practice, Lecture
7	Practice	Critique: Examination of a project and discuss	Practice, Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research	Readibility and Legibility	Presentation, Lecture
10	Practice	Project: Text compositions	Practice, Lecture
11	Practice	Critique: Examination of a project and discuss	Practice, Lecture
12	Research	Effective typographic usage	Presentation, Lecture
13	Research	Project: Typographic poster	Practice, Lecture
14	Research	Critique: Examination of a project and discuss	Practice, Lecture
15	Research	Critique: Examination of a project and discuss	Practice, Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Harris P., Ambrose G., Grafik Tasarımda Tipografi, 2014, Literatür Publications.
Harris P., Ambrose G., Tipografinin Temelleri, 2012, Literatür YayıncılıkPublications.
Garfield S., Tam Benim Tipim, 2014, Domingo Publications.
Sarıkavak N.K., Çağdaş Tipografinin Temelleri, 2014, Seçkin Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.					4
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.				3
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.		1
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.						5
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.	0
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	13	3	39
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	6	6
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	129