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Cyprus International University
TR

GRAPHIC DESIGN-I

Course
GRDE201 - GRAPHIC DESIGN-I
Department
Graphic Design - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
6
ECTS
10
T+P+L
4 + 4 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Gürkan GÖKAŞAN
Prerequisite
Keywords

Course Description

The aim is to experiment with creative upper intermediate level graphic design projects using various visual media such as typography and illustration to focus design principles as part of developing a visual language. Focuses on creative concepts and skills necessary for graphic design problem solving using current technology. Includes techniques specific to computer applications for the production of print design using text and image. Produce print designs using current technologies and software, research and obtain stock imagery, fonts, and paper used for print design, prepare files in basic imposition for outputting documents to a printer, research and understand how to communicate to different audiences through design.

GRAPHIC DESIGN-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
MIDTERM PROJECT Midterm 30
FINAL PROJECT Final 40
PROJECT-I Project 15
PROJECT-II Project 15
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 Identify(2) graphic design movements and popular cultural elements and apply(4) them into creative and original graphic design works.
  2. 02 Illustrate(3) two-dimensional and three-dimensional visuals correctly and effectively.
  3. 03 Demonstrate(4) a thorough understanding of the elements of graphic design.
  4. 04 Design(4) and Process(3) images for print & web
  5. 05 Process(3) design projects to understand the applications
  6. 06 Integrate(4) visual elements and typography effectively.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction of the course requirements and schedule Discussions on the subject
Week 2 What is logo? Introduction to the subject of logo and logo type / Sketching ideas for a personal logo
Week 3 Monochromatic Logos, type of logos / Logo design with computer
Week 4 Personal Logo Design with using their 'character' keywords
Week 5 Illustration a self portrait on paper then computer aided graphic design
Week 6 Creating animals pictogram for personal reflections as keywords
Week 7 MIDTERM JURY WEEK
Week 8 MIDTERM JURY WEEK
Week 9 Introduction to Icon and Pictogram design - Freehand sketches on Pictogram
Week 10 Personal avatar design
Week 11 Pictogram design
Week 12 Olympic Logo Design for each student's hometown
Week 13 Pictogram design for olympic games
Week 14 Finalization of projects, questions and feedbacks
Week 15 FINAL JURY WEEK

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Logo Modernism, Müller & Wiedman, Taschen, 2021
  2. 02 The Graphic Communication Handbook, Simon Down, Routhledge, 2012.
  3. 03 Masters of Design-Logo & Identity, Sean Adams, Rockport, 2008
  4. 04 1000 Type Treatments, Wilson Harvy, Rockport, 2008

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Identify(2) art movements and popular cultural elements and apply(4) them into creative graphic design works. SOLO 3
  2. L02 Students can express(3) what they see by drawing SOLO 3
  3. L03 Solves(3) the design problems encountered in the process SOLO 3
  4. L04 Compare(4) concepts, situations, and objects in the visual context SOLO 4
  5. L05 Be able to associate(4) written texts with visual images SOLO 4
  6. L06 Students will be able to describe (3) national and international values in art and design SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 The student chooses the design principles and can match the application
  2. P02 Students will be able to define national and international values in art and design
  3. P03 Students will be able to define abstract and concrete design concepts and express them in composition
  4. P04 The student can adjust the time correctly to complete his / her graphic application
  5. P05 The student matches the relationship between image and meaning
  6. P06 Students can express what they see by drawing
  7. P07 Identifies the traces, aligns, and calculates the hierarchy of typographic elements
  8. P08 Defines and lists art and design materials
  9. P09 Expresses an idea, concept or phenomenon visually in a creative way
  10. P10 Solves the design problems encountered in the process
  11. P11 Symbolizes concepts, situations, and objects in the visual context
  12. P12 Develops design projects by recalling basic graphic design principles
  13. P13 Applies technology effectively in the design process
  14. P14 Can think critically and question theoretical gains in the context
  15. P15 Relate the past, present, and future of design
  16. P16 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
  17. P17 Designs and produces different visual areas such as multimedia, advertising graphics, animation, new media, printmaking, and photography
  18. P18 Improves communication skills for teamwork
  19. P19 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form theory about the field
  20. P20 Student can organize paragraphs, single-column, multi-column and modular grids in book and magazine designs
  21. P21 Can plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
  22. P22 Can associate written texts with visual images
  23. P23 Can observe and compare in the context of art criticism methods
  24. P24 Can apply legal regulations and procedures in the field
  25. P25 Be able to associate written texts with visual images

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24 P25 Average
L01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L03 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L04 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L06 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0