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: Design
- Approved: 2008-01-14
- Date of change: 2019-12-05
- Version valid from: 2020-01-20
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
I100: Assignment 1, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
I200: Assignment 2, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
I300: Assignment 3, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
I400: Assignment 4, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
1 credits, Assignment 1
1,5 credits, Assignment 2
2 credits, Assignment 3
3 credits, Assignment 4
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
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Focal Press
- Author: Alexander W. White
- Title: The Elements of Graphic Design
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Allworth Press, U.S
Reference literature
- Author: Timothy Samara
- Title: Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Rockport Publishers
- Author: Rauri McLean
- Title: The Thames and Hudson Manual of Typography
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Author: Erik Spiekermann & E.M Ginger
- Title: Stop Stealing Sheep & and find out how type works
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Adobe Press
- Author: Bringhurst, Robert
- Title: The elements of Typographic Style
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Hartley & Marks
- Author: Blackwell, Lewis
- Title: 20th Century Type. Remix.
- Edition: Senaste upplagan
- Publisher: Laurence King Publishing