Course detail

Studio II - Graphic Design 2 - summer

FaVU-B2PK-LAcad. year: 2019/2020

Students improve in typography and image processing, in using software tools and knowledge of online environments. They connect practice with theoretical background.

The studio statement is the axis of education in all years of study:

Every Wednesday you will be encouraged and led to find your own way of working.
We focus on discovering a role of today’s graphic designer.
We don’t give an easy guidelines “how to do it”.
You will analyze the assignments, take a stand on them and find solutions.
You will experience the pressure of one-day tasks and the enthusiasm of a completed long-term project.
We cooperate with czech and foreign lecturers and foreign students.
We are more moderators than teachers.

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

Students have knowledge of different disiplines of graphic design. They are able to self-study.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the field of graphic design, ability to execute projects, teamwork, and discussion of topics. Theoretical and practical experience from the closed third semester of study.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Group consultations between teacher and students about the assigned semestral tasks. Teaching includes lectures and workshops on semestral (year) theme provided by external lecturers.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit and exam. The condition for granting the credit is the presentation and submission of all semestral projects. The studio exam evaluates the assigned task and work and activity throughout the semester.

Course curriculum

1. Teachers determine the theme of semester if it does not fluently pass from previous course topic.
2. The tasks reflect semestral (or yearly) theme.
3. Lecture / workshop of an external lecturer on semestral (or yearly) theme.
4. Head of the studio, assistant and postgraduate student present their know-how and skills from practice.
5. Presentation of the selected semestral project before the committee, comments and marking.
6. Exhibition of selected semestral projects during faculty event “Enter FAVU”.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Student is knowledgeable in the field of graphic design, can use the potential of the studio team to improve his/her skills.

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

Lessons are mandatory (maximum 2 absences per semester).

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

compulsory prerequisite
Atelier II - Paper and Book - winter

Basic literature

Graphic Design: Now In Production by Ian Albinson (Author), Rob Giampietro (Author), Andrew Blauvelt (Editor) & 1 more Publisher: Walker Art Center (November 30, 2011) http://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Design-Now-In-Production/dp/0935640983/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y (EN)
Graphic Design: Now In Production by Ian Albinson (Author), Rob Giampietro (Author), Andrew Blauvelt (Editor) & 1 more Publisher: Walker Art Center (November 30, 2011) http://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Design-Now-In-Production/dp/0935640983/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y Graphic Design: Now In Production by Ian Albinson (Author), Rob Giampietro (Author), Andrew Blauvelt (Editor) & 1 more Publisher: Walker Art Center (November 30, 2011) http://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Design-Now-In-Production/dp/0935640983/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y (CS)
Grid systems in graphic design Josef Müller-Brockmann  A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers http://www.niggli.ch/buecher_e/items.php?cat=4 (EN)
Grid systems in graphic design Josef Müller-Brockmann  A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers http://www.niggli.ch/buecher_e/items.php?cat=4 (CS)
Ladislav Sutnar – Design in Action Praha – New York První monografie o životě a díle Ladislava Sutnara. kolektiv autorů http://neoluxor.cz/umeni/ladislav-sutnar-design-in-action--199250/ (CS)
Left, Right, Up, Down New Directions in Signage and Wayfinding An inspiring collection of the indispensable graphics that help us to find our way effectively. Editors: TwoPoints.Net http://shop.gestalten.com/books/graphic-design/left-right-up-down.html (EN)
Typografický manuál (CS)

Type of course unit

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. MgA. Mikuláš Macháček
MgA. Tereza Hejmová

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.