Graphic Design BA (A), Graphic Design, 7,5 Credits
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Grafisk design GR (A), Grafisk design, 7,5 hp
Graphic Design BA (A), Graphic Design, 7,5 Credits
General data
- Code: GD009G
- Subject/Main field: Graphic Design
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Design 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Media and Communication Science
- Approved: 2008-01-14
- Date of change: 2013-06-28
- Version valid from: 2013-07-01
Aim
The aim of the course is to:
Develop an awareness of basic graphic design theory from a communicative perspective.
Gain a working knowledge of common digital design tools and production workflow techniques.
Experience the conceptual and practical process behind developing design work for publishing.
Course objectives
After passing the course students shall
- be able to recognise and apply the ground principles of typography and layout.
- be able to operate common digital design tools.
- be able to identify and apply basic image theory
- have basic knowledge of production workflow
- have experience of producing design work for publishing.
Content
Fundamental rules of layout and typography.
Principles of graphic design.
Composition rules and methodology.
Digital image development and manipulation.
Digital photography editing.
Entry requirements
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Examination form
An individual graphic assignment (printed matter) will be used to evaluate the student. To pass this course, the student must satisfactorily complete the “individual printed matter” as well as two assignments. Grading is based on the individual printed matter. The individual printed matter will be graded as to typography, layout, idea level, actual implementation, and the final result.
Assessment criteria for this subject can be found on www.miun.se/betygskriterier.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Attendance is required at certain lectures and exercises, as well as at all seminars and critiques.
The course is given in English.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Caplin Steve
- Title: How to cheat in Photoshop CS6
- Ort: Oxford Storbrittanien
- Edition: 201206
- Publisher: Focal Press
- Comment: ISBN13: 9780240525921
- Author: Alexander W. White
- Title: The Elements of Graphic Design
- Ort: New York
- Edition: Second Edition
- Publisher: Allworth Press, U.S
- Comment: ISBN-13: 9781581157628
Reference literature
- Author: Timothy Samara
- Title: Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual
- Ort: Rockport, USA
- Edition: 2007-01-01
- Publisher: Rockport Publishers
- Author: Rauri McLean
- Title: The Thames and Hudson Manual of Typography
- Edition: 1980
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Comment: ISBN 13: 9780500680223
- Author: Erik Spiekermann & E.M Ginger
- Title: Stop Stealing Sheep & and find out how type works
- Ort: Berkeley, UK
- Edition: 2002-07-01
- Publisher: Adobe Press
- Comment: ISBN: 9780201703399
- Author: Bringhurst, Robert
- Title: The elements of Typographic Style
- Ort: Canada
- Edition: 2004
- Publisher: Hartley & Marks
- Comment: ISBN-13: 9780881791327
- Author: Blackwell, Lewis
- Title: 20th Century Type. Remix.
- Ort: London
- Edition: 2004
- Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
- Comment: ISBN-10: 1856693511 ISBN-13: 9783927258891