GRA116 Calligraphy 2

2 ECTS - 1-1 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 1.5 National Credit

Information

Code GRA116
Name Calligraphy 2
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 1.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. BURÇAK SALMAN
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. BURÇAK SALMAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

It is aimed to teach students the writing characters, spelling rules, calligraphic writing characters based on the Latin alphabet and to provide them with the ability to create their own letter and word designs through experimental methods.

Course Content

Firstly and importantly typefaces developed during the evaluation of Latin alphabet are going to be investigated and at the end of the period using effectively one of those typefaces is the primary aim. After completion training carried out arrangement to develop writing text from calligraphic script will be applied.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Digital Calligraphy, George Thomson, Watson-Guptill Publication, New York, 2003. DuMonts Handbuch Kalligraphie, Reinhard Kunze, DuMont Buchverlag, 1992. Calligraphy and Famous Calligraphers, Muhittin Serin, Kubbealtı Publishing House, 1999, Istanbul. La Calligraphie, Miriam Stribley, Dessain et Tolra, 1987. Lettering Arts, Joanne Fink, Judy Kastin, PBC International, Inc., 1993. Lettering and Logotypes, Jose Maria Parramon, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1991. Letterwork Creative Letterforms in Graphic Design , Brody Neuenschwander, Phaidon Press, 1993, Reprinted 1994. Logotypes and Letterforms; Handlettered Logotypes and Typographic Considerations., Doyald Young, Design Press, 1993. History of Ottoman Calligraphy, Ali Alparslan, Yapı Kredi Publications, 2nd Edition, 2004, Istanbul. The 26 Letters, Oscar Ogg, Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1962. The Art and History of Books, Norma Levarie, James H. Heineman, Inc., New York, 1968. The Art of Calligraphy, David HARRIS, Dorling Kindersley Book , 1995. The Calligraphers Dictionary, Rose FOLSOM, Thames and Hudson Ltd., 1990. The History and Technique of Lettering, Alexander Nesbitt, Dover Publications, Inc. 1957. Writing, Memory of Humanity, Georges Jean, Translated by Nami Başer, Yapı Kredi Publications, Promat, 2002, Istanbul. Writing Book, Carl Faulmann, Translation Itır Arda, Türkiye İş Bankası Culture Publications, Mas Matbaacılık, 2001, İstanbul.

Notes

Digital Calligraphy, George Thomson, Watson-Guptill Publication, New York, 2003. DuMonts Handbuch Kalligraphie, Reinhard Kunze, DuMont Buchverlag, 1992. Calligraphy and Famous Calligraphers, Muhittin Serin, Kubbealtı Publishing House, 1999, Istanbul. La Calligraphie, Miriam Stribley, Dessain et Tolra, 1987. Lettering Arts, Joanne Fink, Judy Kastin, PBC International, Inc., 1993. Lettering and Logotypes, Jose Maria Parramon, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1991. Letterwork Creative Letterforms in Graphic Design , Brody Neuenschwander, Phaidon Press, 1993, Reprinted 1994. Logotypes and Letterforms; Handlettered Logotypes and Typographic Considerations., Doyald Young, Design Press, 1993. History of Ottoman Calligraphy, Ali Alparslan, Yapı Kredi Publications, 2nd Edition, 2004, Istanbul. The 26 Letters, Oscar Ogg, Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1962. The Art and History of Books, Norma Levarie, James H. Heineman, Inc., New York, 1968. The Art of Calligraphy, David HARRIS, Dorling Kindersley Book , 1995. The Calligraphers Dictionary, Rose FOLSOM, Thames and Hudson Ltd., 1990. The History and Technique of Lettering, Alexander Nesbitt, Dover Publications, Inc. 1957. Writing, Memory of Humanity, Georges Jean, Translated by Nami Başer, Yapı Kredi Publications, Promat, 2002, Istanbul. Writing Book, Carl Faulmann, Translation Itır Arda, Türkiye İş Bankası Culture Publications, Mas Matbaacılık, 2001, İstanbul.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the development and change of various writings throughout the historical process.
LO02 Defines the dialectic between writing tools and writing forms.
LO03 Designs vector and pixel-based text works.
LO04 Plans traditional writing practices in digital environment.
LO05 Uses a font of the traditional penmanship on a daily paper.
LO06 Applies the characteristics of the art of writing in the production of traditional manuscripts and books.
LO07 Remembers the important stages, processes and results (important types) of the Latin alphabet.
LO08 Lists the requirements and limitations of manuscript art.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines and explains the basic elements and principles of art and design. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyses national and international artistic and cultural elements that may affect graphic design applications.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines and compares mass communication media, communication methods and communication elements.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines and applies research, information retrieval and critical thinking methods.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the principles of colour, hierarchy, size and scale of art and design in the design process. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Follows technological developments in visual communication and applies them in design processes.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses different materials, paints and technological tools and equipment consciously in the design process. 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Integrates graphic design knowledge with the knowledge of different disciplines and applies it to the design process. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes an active role in individual and group work and fulfils its responsibilities. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Provides consistency in written and visual communication by using grammar correctly. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops and applies a planned, meticulous and disciplined working approach in the design process. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands, interprets and critically evaluates the texts they read.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses information and communication technologies effectively and consciously in learning and design processes. 5
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Creates effective and functional designs that reach the target audience.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses oral, written and visual communication skills effectively.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Establishes professional and effective communication with colleagues, employers and individuals to whom they provide services.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses foreign language skills to follow the developments in the field and communicate at professional level.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Develops design approaches sensitive to social, cultural, scientific and artistic values. 2
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Analyses the place and effects of graphic design profession in social life. 3
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Defends the ethical and legal values of the graphic design profession and adopts environmentally sensitive design approaches.
PLO21 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Produces creative, original, economic and aesthetic solutions for visual communication problems. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Giving general information about the course Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Texture work with letters. Sample review, Practice, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 Other signs, packaging, business cards, etc. The interpretation of the product with different fonts. Sample review, Practice, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 4 different font with composition works. Sample review, Practice, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Emblem, logotype, monograms, implementation of ideograms example. Sketch Studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Emblem, logotype, monograms, implementation of ideograms example. 2 Sketch Studies Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Brochures, reinterpretation of products such arrangements in writing tickets. Design Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Midterm Review Preparation Presentation Drawings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
9 Interpretation of the typographical arrangement of a name or concept. Sample review, Practice, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Interpretation of the typographical arrangement of a name or concept. 2 Sample review, Practice, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Logotype will be created with a surface arrangement of the famous company. Sample review, Practice, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Logotype will be created with a surface arrangement of the famous company. 2 Design Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 3 dimensional typography work. Sketches. Sample review, Practice, Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 3 dimensional typography work. Design Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 4 dimensional typography work. Finalisng of works Design Study Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Final Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Final Exam Preparation Presentation Drawings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 56
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,24
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 19.02.2025 12:31