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Typography (5 cr)

Code: KM00FQ47-3001

General information


Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Media, Design and Conservation

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes

  • Design

Teachers

  • Kai Talonpoika

Teacher in charge

Kai Talonpoika

Groups

  • KXE24S1GS
    Visual Communication Design

Objective

The student knows the key concepts and conventions of typography. The student understands the importance of the visuality of language in society. The student knows how to communicate visually with text and with the combined effect of image and text. The student knows how to apply his/her typographic design skills in practice. The student understands the key themes of sustainable development related to typographic solutions.

Content

- history of typography, basic concepts and rules
- the visuality of language
- selection criteria for typefaces
- readability and accessibility
- ideation and problem solving skills

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the concept of typography. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, and uses tools intended for professional use. The student knows how to apply his/her typography skills in practice. The student participates in the teaching to the required extent. The student completes the assigned tasks with approval. The student knows the main contents of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the concept of typography. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, and uses tools intended for professional use. The student knows how to apply his/her typography skills in practice. The student actively participates in the teaching. The student completes the assigned tasks independently, showing initiative. The student returns the assignments on time. The student masters the contents of the course and knows how to apply what he has learned to his/her own work. The student is capable of independent information acquisition.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the concept of typography. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, and uses tools intended for professional use. The student knows how to apply his/her typography skills in practice. The student participates in teaching actively and self-directed. The student completes the assigned tasks independently, showing initiative and creative problem-solving ability. The student returns the assignments on time. The student can apply the things taught in the Study Course in an original way to their own work. The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and application of knowledge. The student demonstrates the development of professional identity.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the concept of typography. The student knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, and uses tools intended for professional use. The student knows how to apply his/her typography skills in practice. The student participates in the teaching to the required extent. The student completes the assigned tasks with approval. The student knows the main contents of the course.