Publication Layout Design (10 cr)

Objective

Students know the history of publication design and are able to analyse a publication and its layout. They know the principles of layout design and the related tasks. Students are able to use the tools needed to design a publication.

Content

• History of publication design
• Fundamentals of layout design
• Visual journalism
• Layout tools
• Advanced knowledge of typography

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows the history of publication design and is able to analyse a publication and its layout
• knows the principles of layout design and the related tasks
• understands the core content of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• knows the history of publication design and is able to analyse a publication and its layout
• knows the principles of layout design and the related tasks
• masters the content of the course and applies the learned knowledge in their work
• is capable of independent information retrieval.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• knows the history of publication design and is able to analyse a publication and its layout
• knows the principles of layout design and the related tasks
• is capable of independent information retrieval and application of information
• demonstrates progress in developing a professional identity.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• knows the history of publication design and is able to analyse a publication and its layout
• knows the principles of layout design and the related tasks
• understands the core content of the course.

Qualifications

The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.