Typography (5 cr)
Code: GR00BI62-3004
General information
Enrollment
16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Graphic Design
Teachers
- Teuvo Liikkanen
Groups
-
GRKV19SPGraphic design, full-time studies
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you:
- are familiar with the basics of typography
- know the history of typography
- understand typography as part of the graphic design
- are able to design aesthetical and readable text
- know the terminology of typography
- are able to use typography creatively
- are able to design both print and web typography solutions
- understand the basic principles of font design
Content
- How to design functional typographical hierarchy?
- How to use typography as means of expression?
- How to design a publication that is functional in terms of typography?
- How to design a font?
- How to take target group needs into consideration in the design process?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Prior know-how and skills:
Graphic design software.
Further information
Co-requisites:
Product graphic design, Colour and publication