History of Graphic Design

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

In the course of GRAPHIC ART HISTORY, developments in graphic design from the 20th century are studied. The impact of the development of graphic design on movements in the arts and culture are explained. The Visual Communication Effect of the 20th Century Industrial Revolution, The Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau Movements; Modernism in the first half of the 20th century, Bauhaus and New typography, Modernist approaches in America; Typographic approaches in information age and globalization process, The New York School, corporate identity and new visual communication systems; Postmodernism and graphic design, Digital Revolution and Beyond, the important events that took place in the field of design from the 20th century to the present day are studied and the basilica developments of the graphic design history that teaches current trends are taught.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction to Graphic Arts
2) A New Occupation - From the Beginning to the End of the 19th Century Graphic Design
3) At the beginning of the 20th century, Modern Art Movements (Flows)
4) At the beginning of the 20th century, Modern Art Movements (Flows)
5) Modern Art Movements and Graphic Design in the mid 20th Century
6) International Typographic Style and New York School
7) International Typographic Style and New York School
8) exam
9) Development of Pre-Republic Graphic Design and Development of Post-Republic Graphic Design
10) Graphic Design in Turkey
11) Graphic Design in Europe
12) Corporate Identity and Visual Systems in Graphic Design
13) Corporate Identity and Visual Systems in Graphic Design
14) International Term in Graphic Design I
15) International Semester II in Graphic Design
16) Summary and Conclusion - Homework Delivery

Recommended or Required Reading

1- ÇAĞDAŞ GRAFİF TASARIMIN GELİŞİMİ

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 30% Quiz 1 20% Practices 1 20% Presentation/Seminar 2 30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required