Basics of Typography (5 ECTS)
Code: KX00FB97-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 19.03.2024 - 19.05.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 27.05.2024 - 11.08.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Virtual portion
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- Online
- Campus
- Hämeentie 135 D
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 20
- Degree programmes
- Design
Learning outcomes
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
Teaching methods
Etäkurssi, itsenäinen työskentely, viikkotehtävät
Location and time
Kesäopintojakso
Learning materials and recommended literature
Opettajan oppimateriaali julkaistaan OMAn työtilassa. Aiheet: 1. Mitä on typografia, 2. Kirjainmuodot, 3. Typografian historia lyhyesti ja kirjaintyylit, 4. Sanakuva, 5. Typografinen kontrasti, 6. Typografinen harmonia, 7. Luettavuus, 8. Typografinen viimeistely
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Ei tenttiä
Student workload
5 op = 135 tuntia, itsenäiset tehtävät 100 %
Further information for students
vko 22 27.5.–2.6. Mitä on typografia?
vko 23 3.6.–9.6. Kirjainmuodot
vko 24 10.6.–16.6. Typografian historia lyhyesti ja kirjaintyylit
vko 25 17.6.–23.6. Sanakuva
vko 26 24.6.–30.6. Typografinen kontrasti
vko 27 1.7.–7.7. Typografinen harmonia
vko 28 8.7.–14.7. Luettavuus
vko 29 15.7.–21.7. Typografinen viimeistely
Oppimispäiväkirjan deadline su 11.8.
Assessment methods and criteria
Tehtävien suoritus, arviointi Hyväksytty / hylätty
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.