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Layout of the PublicationLaajuus (10 cr)

Course unit code: KM00FQ49

General information


Credits
10 cr

Objective

The student
• can analyse different publications and their layouts
• knows the history of publication planning
• knows the principles of designing the layout of the publication and the tasks related to it
• knows how to use the tools needed to design the layout of the publication
• understands the typographical needs and solutions of various publications
• understands the key sustainable development themes related to the designer's job description and especially accessibility.

Content

• History of publishing graphics
• Basics of designing the layout of the publication
• Accessibility
• Tools for designing the layout of the publication
• In-depth knowledge of typography

Qualifications

Basics of Graphic Design and Technical Capabilities of study courses and management of typography competence goals.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows the history of publication design, and knows how to analyse publications and their layouts
• knows the principles of designing the layout of the publication and the tasks related to it
• knows how to use the tools needed to design the layout of the publication
• knows how to plan an accessible publication
• knows the main contents of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• knows the history of publication design, and knows how to analyse publications and their layouts
• knows the principles of designing the layout of the publication and the tasks related to it
• knows how to use the tools needed to design the layout of the publication
• knows how to plan an accessible publication
• masters the contents of the course and applies what they have learned to their own work
• is capable of independent information acquisition
• understands the job description of a publication layout designer
•t knows how to schedule their work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• knows the history of publication design, and knows how to analyse publications and their layouts
• knows the principles of designing the layout of the publication and the tasks related to it
• knows how to use the tools needed to design the layout of the publication
• knows how to plan an accessible publication
• can apply the things taught in the course in an original way to their own work
• is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and application of knowledge
• masters the contents of the course and applies what they have learned to their own work
• understands the job description of a publication's layout designer
• demonstrates the development of professional identity.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• knows the history of publication design, and knows how to analyse publications and their layouts
• knows the principles of designing the layout of the publication and the tasks related to it
• knows how to use the tools needed to design the layout of the publication
• knows how to plan an accessible publication
• knows the main contents of the course.

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