Typography (5 cr)
Code: GR00BI62-3004
General information
- Enrollment
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16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Culture
- Campus
- Kouvola Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 25
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Graphic Design
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
Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- identify interrelated tasks.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Prior know-how and skills:
Graphic design software.
Further information
Co-requisites:
Product graphic design, Colour and publication