Publication Layout Design (10ECTS)

Objective

The students will learn about the key fonts and typefaces and make analytical solutions in their selection.

The students will become familiar with the history of publication design and able to analyse a paper and its layout. They will also become familiar with the principle of newspaper layout and any related tasks and tools. The students will be able to solve layout issues and create print-ready files.

Content

- Advanced typography
- Recognition of classic fonts
- History of magazine design
- Introduction to magazine layout
- Photojournalism
- Layout tools

Qualifications

graafisen suunnittelun ja typografian perusteiden osaaminen

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- participates classes in required extent
- completes given assignments acceptably
- understands core content of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- participates classes actively
- completes given assignments independently and showing self-direction
- returns assignments in time
- has good command of course content and can apply it in his/her own work
- is able to search and acquire information independently
- comprehends the work field of publication designer

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- participates classes actively and showing self-direction
- completes given assignments independently showing creative problem solving
- returns assignments in time
- is able to apply course content in one's own work creatively
- is able to acquire and apply information independently
- comprehends the work field of publication designer
- indicates professional identity development

Further information

The course will be taught in Finnish