Course detail

Studio I - Graphic Design 2 - winter

FaVU-B1PK-ZAcad. year: 2016/2017

Since some 25 years ago, paper and book have been viewed as independent categories of art (Paper Art, Book Art or Artists' Books). Recently the terms Authors' Paper and Authors' Books have become frequent. The Atelier of Paper and Book in my conception is an interdisciplinary university (academic) platform for those interested in overlaps of art and craft

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. MgA. Mikuláš Macháček

Department

Graphic Design Studio 2 (AGD2)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of basic studio technologies.

Prerequisites

The prerequisite is defined by artistic and theoretic abilities shown at entrance exams.

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

Initiatory theme: The book about... / The book with ...
Individual themes: students themselves chose at least three assignments from the themes of previous years
Tochnological aspects:
- solution of partial assignments has the direct connection with the course Paper and Book - Technology I.
- introduction to bookbinder´s materials (creation of one´s own sampler)

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Graduates from the Studio of Graphic Design 2 are capable of critical thinking and are able to assess their professional skills. The four-year-long program is conceived in such way so that it develops individual skills of each student. We emphasize the understanding of the role of design and problem analyses. During their studies, students gain and develop a wide range of skill in the trade. We also stress interdisciplinary cooperation aimed at understanding the same principles at the labor market.

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

Lessons are mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. MgA. Mikuláš Macháček

Syllabus

Přednášku vede vedoucí ateliéru podle potřeb aktuální výuky.

Seminar

156 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. MgA. Mikuláš Macháček

Syllabus

Výuka probíhá podle pokynů vedoucího ateliéru a v souladu s individuálními tvůrčími kvalitami studentů.