Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYPOGRAPHY | - | Spring Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | After sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge about "writing", typography starts with the introduction of the first typographic applications in the process, such as graphic design and desktop publishing in the upper classes to provide sufficient experience in the courses. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to typography,Anatomy and evolution of letter types,Institution and destruction in the system of symbols,Identifying letter patterns and capitalization,Semantic and synthetic space form relations,Layout principles,Selecting type, using and duplicating,Font typography parameters,Letter editing and legibility,Serif and unscented texts in texts,Creating new font types in alphabetical order,Character column in writing columns, right and left blocking, symmetry, river analysis, espas variations,Font Creator 5.0 introduces fonts that will make fonts ready for use on a computer,Font types designed with Font Creator 5.0, making them available on a computer. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Produces the basics of calligraphy. | 11, 6, 9 | E, F |
| Uses Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign programs at intermediate level. | 11, 8, 9 | E, F |
| Designs classified letterforms. | 10, 6, 9 | E, F |
| Defines typography culture. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Makes practice with some basic concepts from the glossary of typography and typesetting terms. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to typography | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 2 | Anatomy and evolution of letter types | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 3 | Institution and destruction in the system of symbols | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 4 | Identifying letter patterns and capitalization | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 5 | Semantic and synthetic space form relations | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 6 | Layout principles | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 7 | Selecting type, using and duplicating | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 8 | Font typography parameters | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 9 | Letter editing and legibility | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 10 | Serif and unscented texts in texts | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 11 | Creating new font types in alphabetical order | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 12 | Character column in writing columns, right and left blocking, symmetry, river analysis, espas variations | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 13 | Font Creator 5.0 introduces fonts that will make fonts ready for use on a computer | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 14 | Font types designed with Font Creator 5.0, making them available on a computer | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| Resources |
| E. Becer, Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi. Ankara: Dost Kitapevi Yay., 2004. N. K. Sarıkavak, Tipografinin Temelleri, İstanbul: Doruk Yay., 1999 Seddon Tonny, Greetings from Retro Design, Thames&Hudson Limited. United Kindom, 2014 Becer Emre, İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara, 2013 F. Uçar Tevfik, Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, İnkılap Kitabevi Yayın, 2014 F. Ketenci Hasan, Bilgili Can, Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Beta Basım Yayım, İstanbul 2006 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 7 | 6 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 4 | 10 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 154 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(154/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYPOGRAPHY | - | Spring Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | After sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge about "writing", typography starts with the introduction of the first typographic applications in the process, such as graphic design and desktop publishing in the upper classes to provide sufficient experience in the courses. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to typography,Anatomy and evolution of letter types,Institution and destruction in the system of symbols,Identifying letter patterns and capitalization,Semantic and synthetic space form relations,Layout principles,Selecting type, using and duplicating,Font typography parameters,Letter editing and legibility,Serif and unscented texts in texts,Creating new font types in alphabetical order,Character column in writing columns, right and left blocking, symmetry, river analysis, espas variations,Font Creator 5.0 introduces fonts that will make fonts ready for use on a computer,Font types designed with Font Creator 5.0, making them available on a computer. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Produces the basics of calligraphy. | 11, 6, 9 | E, F |
| Uses Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign programs at intermediate level. | 11, 8, 9 | E, F |
| Designs classified letterforms. | 10, 6, 9 | E, F |
| Defines typography culture. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Makes practice with some basic concepts from the glossary of typography and typesetting terms. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to typography | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 2 | Anatomy and evolution of letter types | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 3 | Institution and destruction in the system of symbols | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 4 | Identifying letter patterns and capitalization | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 5 | Semantic and synthetic space form relations | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 6 | Layout principles | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 7 | Selecting type, using and duplicating | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 8 | Font typography parameters | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 9 | Letter editing and legibility | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 10 | Serif and unscented texts in texts | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 11 | Creating new font types in alphabetical order | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 12 | Character column in writing columns, right and left blocking, symmetry, river analysis, espas variations | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 13 | Font Creator 5.0 introduces fonts that will make fonts ready for use on a computer | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| 14 | Font types designed with Font Creator 5.0, making them available on a computer | Reading the relevant section of the given source |
| Resources |
| E. Becer, Modern Sanat ve Yeni Tipografi. Ankara: Dost Kitapevi Yay., 2004. N. K. Sarıkavak, Tipografinin Temelleri, İstanbul: Doruk Yay., 1999 Seddon Tonny, Greetings from Retro Design, Thames&Hudson Limited. United Kindom, 2014 Becer Emre, İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara, 2013 F. Uçar Tevfik, Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, İnkılap Kitabevi Yayın, 2014 F. Ketenci Hasan, Bilgili Can, Görsel İletişim ve Grafik Tasarım, Beta Basım Yayım, İstanbul 2006 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |