Course: Graphic Design 8

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Course title Graphic Design 8
Course code KAGD/XAG8
Organizational form of instruction Practical studio classes
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
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)
  • Vyoralová Jana, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
pictograms, symbols logo, logotype typeface and typography illustrations photos additional graphics visual motif format composition contrast, rhythm shape and colour

Learning activities and teaching methods
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
  • Home preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
basic orientation in graphic design, typography, illustration, use of photography
analysis of the assignment, research, context, solutions that meet the criteria of the relationship between form and content, orientation in the current technological development
analysis of the assignment, research, context, solutions that meet the criteria of the relationship between form and content, orientation in the current technological development
basic orientation in graphic design, typography, illustration, use of photography
The student masters the following skills: in drawing (symbols, stylization), composition of type and image (brand, logotype, layout of simple printed materials) and performs tasks related to the application of type and image in individual categories of graphic design.
The student masters the following skills: in drawing (symbols, stylization), composition of type and image (brand, logotype, layout of simple printed materials) and performs tasks related to the application of type and image in individual categories of graphic design.
Skills
present a decent portfolio of work in graphic design or related art and design disciplines
present a decent portfolio of work in graphic design or related art and design disciplines
The student is able to combine the technical aspects of GD with creative and individual work, perceives disciplinary overlaps and realizes his/her own vision through graphic means
The student is able to combine the technical aspects of GD with creative and individual work, perceives disciplinary overlaps and realizes his/her own vision through graphic means
design a graphic brand use typography functionally work with colors in graphic design create a supporting visual motif create research on the given issue
design a graphic brand use typography functionally work with colors in graphic design create a supporting visual motif create research on the given issue
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe the function of typeface and typography
describe the function of typeface and typography
describe the application of illustration and photography in graphic design
describe the application of illustration and photography in graphic design
explain the properties of format, composition in graphic design
explain the properties of format, composition in graphic design
explain the basics of the use of colour
explain the basics of the use of colour
describe own workflow
describe own workflow
explain a graphic visual style as a system
explain a graphic visual style as a system
describe the current development of media in relation to graphic design
describe the current development of media in relation to graphic design
describe the design parameters of a wayfinding system
describe the design parameters of a wayfinding system
describe the specifics of outputs for print, digital and 3D environments
describe the specifics of outputs for print, digital and 3D environments
explain the impact of new technologies and software on the profession
explain the impact of new technologies and software on the profession
Skills
functional use of typeface and typography in the design
functional use of typeface and typography in the design
design a visual style as a system
design a visual style as a system
apply illustrations and photographs in design
design a wayfinding system
design a wayfinding system
apply illustrations and photographs in design
apply style in the print, digital and 3D space
work with format and composition properties in design
work with format and composition properties in design
apply style in the print, digital and 3D space
present and explain the design
suggest the use of colour
suggest the use of colour
present and explain the design
design own project
design own project
determine own workflow
determine own workflow
teaching methods
Knowledge
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Practice exercises
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Practice exercises
Activities related to graphics and visual arts
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Conversation
Conversation
Recommended literature
  • Lorenz, Martin. Flexible Visual Systems. Slanted Publishers, 2021. ISBN 978-3948440305.
  • Meggs, Philip,B. A HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN. 198-. ISBN 0-471-29.
  • Mollerup, Per. MARKS OF EXCELLENCE. ISBN 0-7148-38381.
  • Olins, Wally. Brand new: nová podoba značek. Praha: Slovart, 2016. ISBN 9788075290472.
  • Olins, Wally. Corporate identity : making business strategy visible through design. London : Thames & Hudson, 1989. ISBN 0-500-27808-3.
  • WORLD TRADEMARKS. 100 YRS, 1. díl. ISBN 1-888001-08-9.
  • WORLD TRADEMARKS. 100 YRS, 2. díl. ISBN 1-888001-09-7.


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