Basics of Typography (5 cr)
Code: KX00FB97-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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27.03.2023 - 17.04.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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22.05.2023 - 13.08.2023
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Online
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of Media, Design and Conservation
- Campus
- Hämeentie 135 D
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 20
- Degree programmes
- Design
Objective
The student knows the key concepts and patterns of typography. The student is able to communicate visually with text and the interaction of an image and text. The student is able to use typography tools for professional use. The student is able to apply typographic design skills in practice.
Content
- History of typography
- Basic concepts and rules of typography
- Stylistic and technical selection criteria between different fonts
- Readability and accessibility
- Ideation and problem solving skills
Location and time
Kesäopintojakso
Materials
Opettajan oppimateriaali julkaistaan OMAn työtilassa. Aiheet: 1. Mitä on typografia, 2. Kirjainmuotoilu, 3. Typografian historia lyhyesti ja kirjaintyylit, 4. Sanakuva, 5. Typografinen kontrasti, 6. Typografinen harmonia, 7. Luettavuus, 8. Typografinen viimeistely
Teaching methods
Etäkurssi, itsenäinen työskentely, viikkotehtävät
Exam schedules
Ei tenttiä
Student workload
5 op = 135 tuntia, itsenäiset tehtävät 100 %
Further information
vko 21 22.5.–28.5. Mitä on typografia?
vko 22 29.5.–4.6. Kirjainmuodot
vko 23 5.6.–11.6. Typografian historia lyhyesti ja kirjaintyylit
vko 24 12.6.–18.6. Sanakuva
vko 25 19.6.–25.6. Typografinen kontrasti
vko 26 26.6.–2.7. Typografinen harmonia
vko 27 3.7.–9.7. Luettavuus
vko 28 10.7.–16.7. Typografinen viimeistely
Oppimispäiväkirjan deadline su 13.8.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student knows the concept of typography. Student participates classes in required extent. Student completes given assignments acceptably. Student knows core content of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Tehtävien suoritus, arviointi Hyväksytty / hylätty
Further information
The course will be taught in Finnish.
Objective
The student knows the key concepts and patterns of typography. The student is able to communicate visually with text and the interaction of an image and text. The student is able to use typography tools for professional use. The student is able to apply typographic design skills in practice.
Content
- History of typography
- Basic concepts and rules of typography
- Stylistic and technical selection criteria between different fonts
- Readability and accessibility
- Ideation and problem solving skills
Further information
The course will be taught in Finnish.