Typography (5 cr)

Objective

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

Content

• History of typography, basic concepts and rules
• 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.
• knows how to communicate with images, text and their combined effect, and uses tools intended for professional use
• knows how to apply their typography skills in practice
• participates in teaching to the required extent
• completes the assigned tasks with approval and knows the main contents of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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