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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
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Media, Design and Conservation
Campus
Hämeentie 135 D
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
Design
Teachers
Kai Talonpoika
Teacher in charge
Kai Talonpoika
Course
KX00FB97
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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. Kirjainmuodot, 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 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.

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.

Further information

The course will be taught in Finnish.

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