Course: Professional minimum of graphic design

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Course title Professional minimum of graphic design
Course code KAGD/OMGD
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vyoralová Jana, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
1. - 3. Typography in 3d (materials, traditional and contemporary technologies, tactile) 4. - 5. Packaging technology (research, analysis, materials, technology, model, mock-up) 6. - 7. Combination of materials (properties of materials, exploration in real environment, material moodboard, pairing of materials) 8. - 10. Graphic design in space (exploration and analysis of materials in exteriors, architecture and typography, exhibitions, displays, wayfinding systems, economic materials, new sustainable and ecological materials, noble materials, perspex, glass, transparency, scenography) 11. - 13. graphic design in virtual environments (state exploration, fluid typography, text in VR, 3d typography in VR, surfaces, colour, shape lighting, space)

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 25 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 25 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
thinking about the given topic basic knowledge of the history of graphic design basic knowledge of visual communication the ability to create research on a given topic
thinking about the given topic basic knowledge of the history of graphic design basic knowledge of visual communication the ability to create research on a given topic
Skills
application of visual communication to the given project ability to use graphics software creating research on the given topic ability to work on an individual project
application of visual communication to the given project ability to use graphics software creating research on the given topic ability to work on an individual project
learning outcomes
Knowledge
master the theoretical knowledge related to the issue of designing visual solutions can define the concepts of graphic design has an insight into the history of visual communication can analyze a problem related to visual communication
master the theoretical knowledge related to the issue of designing visual solutions can define the concepts of graphic design has an insight into the history of visual communication can analyze a problem related to visual communication
Skills
can design his own graphic solution he orients himself in software intended for graphic works he orients himself in the issue of typography and knows how to use it orients itself to the issue of graphic design in space can design and produce their own product packaging
can design his own graphic solution he orients himself in software intended for graphic works he orients himself in the issue of typography and knows how to use it orients itself to the issue of graphic design in space can design and produce their own product packaging
teaching methods
Knowledge
Exercises on PC
Exercises on PC
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Skills
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
assessment methods
Knowledge
Background research
Background research
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Recommended literature
  • JEDLIČKA, Wendy. Packaging Sustainability: Tools, Systems and Strategies for Innovative Package Design. Wiley, 2008.
  • M. Huebner, S. Ehmann, R. Klanten. Tactile: High Touch Visuals. Gestalten, 2007. ISBN 9783899552003.
  • O'CONNOR, R. M. Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World. St. Martin's Press, 2019. ISBN 9781925712759.
  • Sven Ehmann. Tangible: High Touch Visuals. ISBN 978-3899552324.


Study plans that include the course
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