Book DesignLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The students will learn the basics of the visual design of a book and understand the objectives set by the publisher. They will also become familiar with materials used in book design and their applicability to different printing methods. The students will learn to design a book, guidelines for designing and preparing it ready for printing.

Content

- Book design methods
- Visual elements of a book
- Overall layout and typographic style
- Book sizes, shapes and materials
- Different styles of book
- Differences of design in printed and digital book design
- Graphic guidelines of book
- Book production methods

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 core course content and can apply it in visual book design
- is able to search and acquire information independently
- has command of the core tasks of professional book design

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 creatively in one's own visual book design
- is able to acquire and apply information independently
- has command of the core tasks in professional book design
- indicates professional identity development

Further information

The course will be taught in Finnish.