Introduction to Contemporary Graphic Design 2
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 307SGD2 | ZK | 2 | 2T | Czech | summer |
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Name of lecturer(s)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The Introduction to Contemporary Graphic Design 2 course aim is an introduction of the students to the principles of creating a multi-page document in Adobe InDesign. Emphasis is placed not only on software knowledge but also an overal concept of graphics proposals in relation to manners of pubilication (print / online). At the end of the course each should be able to prepare a document with a number of layout settings, text styles, links to image material and export the final file to PDF.
Mode of study
Instruction is through individual consultations, presentations of examples and explications of work in the program.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Completion of Introduction to Graphic Design 1 is required.
Course contents
- Principles in creating the print layout or presentation
- Rhythm of the collection, refining the template
- Interaction between the image and the text
- Hierachy of visual elements
- Fundamental rules of composition
- Relationship of the graphics proposal and the final output in materials
- Work in the program InDesign (setting the collection, template, text styles, image binding, export result)
Recommended or required reading
Technics:
ANTON, Kelly Kordes, CRUISE, John, eds. Adobe InDesign CC: Oficiální výukový kurz. Brno: Computer Press, Brno, 2017. ISBN 978-80-251-4857-0
BERAN, Vladimír, ed. Aktualizovaný typografický manuál. Osmé vydání. Praha: Kafka design, 2012. ISBN 978-80-260-7606-3
SAMARA, Timothy. Grafický design: Základní pravidla a způsoby jejich porušování. Praha: Slovart, 2016 (2. doplněné vydání). ISBN 978-80-7529-046-5
Inspiration:
BAUR, Ruedi, BOOM, Irma, GOGGIN, James, eds. Area 2. London, New York: Phaidon Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-7148-4855-6
BEEKE, Anthon, BELL, Nick, CATO, Ken, eds. Area. London, New York: Phaidon Press, 2003. ISBN 978-0-7148-4325-4
BROUSIL, Tomáš, DOČEKALOVÁ, Petra, eds. Typo 9010: Czech Digitized Typeface 1990–2010. Praha: BiggBoss, 2015. ISBN 978-80-906019-5-6
TWOPOINTS.NET, ed. Pretty Ugly: Visual Rebellion in Design. Berlin: Gestalten, 2012. ISBN 978-3-89955-423-6
BOSÁK, Petr, JANSA, Robert, eds. Proto: Grafický design a současné umění. Praha: tranzit.cz, Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová v Praze, Quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, 2013. ISBN 978-80-87259-22-1, ISBN 978-80-86863-60-3, ISBN 978-80-905691-0-2
SELBY, Aimee, ed. Art and Text. London: Black Dog Publishing, 2009.
ISBN 978-1-906155-65-0
Web:
fontsinuse.com
trendlist.org
typographicposters.com
picto.cz
mindsparklemag.com
crapisgood.com
posterzine.com
superpaper.de
History:
AYNSLEY, Jeremy. A Century of Graphic Design. New York: Barron’s Educational Series, 2001. ISBN 0-7641-5324-2
HOLLIS, Richard. Graphic Design: A Concise History. London: Thames & Hudson, 2014.
ISBN 978-0-500-20347-7
Assessment methods and criteria
Grading:
Summer semester - exam
The subject of grading is the final collection, model or photo-documentation of an implemented project. Artistic invention and technical development of the document are graded.
Regular attendance is required for the award of credit
Note
Result: Creation of an originals portfolio
Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:
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| Mon | 17:20–18:55 | Jakub Štěpánek | PC room KF Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12) |
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The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Photography CZ - Bachelor - 1819 (required subject)