Syllabus
* Sylabus: History and present time of graphic design. Reality and specificity of its interpretation in graphic design. Possibilities and rules of graphic design creation. Seminary work, which documents students understanding of unique forms of graphic design with use of traditional and contemporary technical means.
* Key words: Graphic design, history and development, uniqueness of means of expression, rhythm in nature and art, decoration and flat.
Annotation
The origins and historical development of graphic design as a specific part of art and visual culture. Examples of extraordinary pieces of art and good-quality everyday production of graphic design. Rules of stylization, simplification, color and shape exaggeration in 2D decorative composition. The rhythm in nature, human creation, decorative arts and graphic design.
Current graphic design, materials, techniques and means of expression.
Historical development of the Czech and European graphic design from the end of the 19th century till present times. The most important authors, artistic groups and styles.