Basics in Graphics Design, 6 credits

Grunder i grafisk design, 6 hp

TNGD41

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Graphic Design and Communication

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Tomas Törnqvist

Director of studies or equivalent

Camilla Forsell

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 57 h
Recommended self-study hours: 103 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6KGDK	Graphic Design and Communication, Bachelor's Programme	1 (Autumn 2017)	1	3	Swedish	Norrköping, Norrköping	C

Main field of study

Graphic Design and Communication

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

Graphic Design and Communication, Bachelor's Programme

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide a foundation for theory and practise in visual design in general and graphic design in particular.
After completing the course, the students are expected to:

Know the basics of responsibilities and varying disciplines of design in contemporary society with a particular focus in graphic design
Know the basics of academic attitudes towards information search and processing, including referencing and plagiarism
Know the basics of visual perception in regards to graphic communication
Know and apply foundational principles of visual layout
Know and apply foundational principles of typography
Know and make use of graphic elements and principles in general
Know and apply foundational principles when selecting means of expression for communication with a particular purpose
Know and perform simple graphic design processes with communicative intent

Course content

The theoretical and practical framework of the course comprises:

The roles and responsibilities of design in society: functions, value and sustainability
Information search and academic writing
Design thinking and contextuality
Visual perception in regards to graphic communication
Inclusive graphic design, basic usability and accessability
Graphic design aesthetics: elements and principles
Basic principles and concepts in typography and layout
Basic graphic design processes and techniques, sketching and visualization
Graphic environments and systems
Visual communication in regards to graphic design

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, laborations, workshops, seminars and non-scheduled studies

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory work	1 credits	U, G
UPG1	Hand-in assignment	3 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written exam	2 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses:
This course is foundational for later design courses within the GDK study programme

Department

Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

Director of Studies or equivalent

Camilla Forsell

Examiner

Tomas Törnqvist

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 57 h
Recommended self-study hours: 103 h

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory work	1 credits	U, G
UPG1	Hand-in assignment	3 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written exam	2 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A	Modules	Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork
	3.2 Communications
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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