Course: Visual Communication 1

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Course title Visual Communication 1
Course code KADD/XTDD1
Organizational form of instruction Practical studio classes
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 10
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Skácel Václav, MgA.
Course content
Logotype and logo manual, visual identity.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Activities related to graphics and visual arts, Practice exercises
  • Preparation for examination - 40 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 48 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 39 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 32 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of graphic software, composition thinking, feel for colour, knowledge of working with type, understanding of text.
Basic knowledge of graphic software, composition thinking, feel for colour, knowledge of working with type, understanding of text.
learning outcomes
Define the key concepts forming the theoretical basis for the development of the assignment.
Define the key concepts forming the theoretical basis for the development of the assignment.
Justify the choice of technologies and materials used for the assignment.
Justify the choice of technologies and materials used for the assignment.
Describe the methods used in the development of the assignment.
Describe the methods used in the development of the assignment.
Justify the choice of visualisation method.
Justify the choice of visualisation method.
List the ethical issues involved in the design.
List the ethical issues involved in the design.
Skills
Identify the problem.
Identify the problem.
Analyze the current state of the solved issue.
Analyze the current state of the solved issue.
Suggest alternatives/solution options.
Suggest alternatives/solution options.
Justify the choice of visualization method.
Justify the choice of visualization method.
Implement the design / model or prototype and present the project.
Implement the design / model or prototype and present the project.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Essentials of Visual Communication. 2009. ISBN 9781856695770.
  • Müller-Brockmann, Josef. Grid systems in graphic design : a visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers = Rastersysteme für die visuelle Gestaltung. 2012. ISBN 9783721201451.
  • Rick Williams and Julianne Newton. Visual communication: integrating media, art and science. 2001. ISBN 9780805850659.


Study plans that include the course
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