Tomáš Chorý

12.3 Graphic Design at the Department of Art Education, Palacký University Olomouc, CZ (Art Project)

Tomáš Chorý – Department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

Abstract:

The teaching of graphic design at the Department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, is structured as a comprehensive set of courses that introduces students to the field of applied graphics throughout their bachelor’s and master’s studies. The initial phase of the program focuses on the history and development of typography, as well as the evolution of printing technologies and prepress processes. This is followed by practical training in stylization and the completion of selected assignments in applied graphics, such as the design and production of music album covers, posters, visual identities, advertisements, books, and more. Students interested in graphic design may also choose a related topic for their bachelor’s or master’s thesis. The presented selection showcases the diverse range of graphic design projects that students engage in throughout their studies.