Course detail

Atelier I - Graphic Design - summer

FaVU-B1GD-LAcad. year: 2009/2010

Graphic design as a search for new forms of visual communication in the world of the information explosion and accelerating development of technologies for information storage and dissemination. Graphic design as a search for the original communicativeness of the natural language transformed to graphic signs and symbols, working with a message transcending the borders of this field. Graphic design as a study of advanced technologies, historic excursions, as a search for continuity and present-day expression.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

15

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Václav Houf

Department

Graphic Design Studio 1 (AGD1)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students should be prepared:
a/ to work profesionally at DTP work place
b/ to work on the cultural or advertising topic creatively and independently

Prerequisites

Theoretic and practical experience from the first completed semester of studies.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Semester exam project.

Course curriculum

Summer semester:
a/ label (vignette), sticker
b/ poster, leaflet, flier, invitation card
/current competitions and exhibitions are included in the lessons - students from all years can participate/

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Supporting the following abilities:
- independent thinking, creative and original approach to typography, to the concept of book and to all artefacts under the label "visual communication"
- using the knowledge of history and contemporary art (obtained in theoretic subjects) in the form of inspiration, instruction and continuity
- development of the ability of excellent figural, scientific and stylized drawing, along with the knowledge of basic drawing, painting and graphic techniques

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lessons are mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

MUZIKA, František. Krásné písmo ve vývoji latinky 1. Praha, 1958.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AGD , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

81 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Václav Houf

Seminar

324 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Václav Houf