Events
Grafist 7
International Istanbul Graphic Design Week,
April 28 - May 2, 2003
(received 2003.03.06 from Sadik Karamustafa ( sadik@turk.net )
Programme in Progress
Grafist, International Istanbul Graphic Design Week, is an education
based event, organized by Mimar Sinan University (MSU) Fine Arts Faculty
(GSF) Graphic Design Department since 1997. The event is endorsed by
Icograda, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations.
Within a six days schedule, workshops, lectures exhibitions, student and
teacher exchange and special events are being held.Grafist is a meeting
point for internationally well known designer / educators with students
and graphic design professionals from various countries. In the last 6
years, International Istanbul Graphic Design Week had hosted guests from
Canada, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Korea, Kosova, Lebanon, Macedonia, Poland, Russia,
Slovakia,Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Uruguay and USA.
Grafist 7, Seventh International Istanbul Graphic Design Week
April 28 - May 2, 2002 Istanbul
Organized by Mimar Sinan University, Fine Arts Faculty, Graphic Design
Department
in collaboration with GMK the Turkish Society of Graphic Designers and
BGV Bikem Ozsunay Graphic Design Foundation
Endorsed by Icograda
Sponsored by ATCW, Ali Taran Creative Workshop
Technical support by Bilkom A.S,., Representative of Apple Macintosh, Turkey
Workshops for students: April 28 - May 1, 2003
Workshop leaders are working with students from different countries and
different design schools. 5 or 6 groups are being organized. Every class
consists of maximum 20 students. The workshop takes four days. During
the first three days, students are working according to the assignement
given by the workshop leader. On the fourth day, students present their
works during a day long public discussion.
Language English.
Submission free of charge.
Because of the limited capacity of theworkshop classes, each design
school may send maximum 6 students, to attend 6 different classes.
Registration necessary.
Workshop Leaders:
Irma Boom, Marcus Herrenberger, Melchior Imboden (to be confirmed),
Sinan Niyaziog(lu - Umut Suduak, Lucille Tenazas
International Graphic Design Seminar: April 2, 2003
On the 2nd of May 2003, Friday, International Graphic Design Seminar is
going to be held in the MSU Auditorium. Speakers will give lectures. An
audiance of 400 students, educators and design professionals from
different countries are expected to participate.
Speakers:
Hugues Boekgraad, Irma Boom, Marcus Herrenberger, Melchior Imboden (to
be confirmed),Robert Massin, Lucille Tenazas
and next generation of Turkish graphic design: Cem Akar, Kenan Ünsal,
Elif Yalç?nkaya, Kamer Alt?nova, Mert Kunc
Language: English, Turkish
Exhibitions: April 29 - May 31, 2003
Massin, Irma Boom, Melchior Imboden (to be confirmed), Lucille Tenazas,
Next Generation / Turkey
Mimar Sinan University, Osman Hamdi Bey Gallery
Kars Sanat Cals malar Gallery
Bilgi Atölye 111
Istanbul French Institute
Graphic Design Education Seminar
April 29, 30, 2003, two days seminar for educators
Moderator: Associate Professor T. Fikret Uçar
Language: English
Publication: "Seven Years of Grafist"
History of Grafist
Works by Grafist 7 participating designers, and texts
Celebration:
To celebrate 40th birthday of Icograda 25th birthdays of Icograda member
associations GMK/Turkey and JAGDA/Japan, three trees will be planted on
Mimar Sinan University garden, which is located on the meeting point of
Asia and Europe
Registration necessary for workshops and seminars
Grafist 7 workshops and seminars are free of charge.
Contact e-mails:
Burcu Dundar dundar@superonline.com
Sinan Niyazioglu msniyazioglu@yahoo.com
Umut Suduak usuduak@exite.co