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Introduction into Typography (1 cr)

Code: KM00GK78-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.11.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing
01.04.2025 - 31.12.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Online
Unit
School of Media, Desigh and Conservation
Campus
Hämeentie 135 D
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
1 - 60
Degree programmes
Design
Teachers
Kai Talonpoika
Teacher in charge
Kai Talonpoika
Groups
KXE_AVOIN
KXE Design, open UAS
Course
KM00GK78
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Objective

The student knows the concept of typography and its laws as part of visual communication.

Content

- history of writing
- the relationship between speech and writing
- a glimpse into typography
- typography and spelling
- accessibility

Location and time

In Moodle, self-paced, non-stop delivery. 01.04.2025 - 31.12.2025

Materials

All materials are available in the course material on Moodle. You can start by reflecting on the information that. Read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_writing

Teaching methods

An online, self-paced, independent course on the Moodle platform. Lectures, videos, research and study, articles, reflection on theories in a discussion area.

Exam schedules

None

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

1credits corresponds to approx. 27 working hours.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to take a look at the concept of typography and its laws as part of visual communication.

Content:

- the history of writing
- the relationship between speech and writing
- a glimpse into typography
- typography and spelling
- accessibility

Further information

The course does not require any prior knowledge. The course is in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the concept of typography and its laws as part of visual communication. The student will participate to the extent required. The student will complete the assigned tasks with a pass. The student knows the main contents of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

There are four sections, which can be found below. Each section includes a short exam to test your learning of the topics covered in the section. Passing the exams is required for a pass mark in the course (pass/fail). Please pay attention, there may be some ‘trick questions’ in the exams.

Further information

The course will be taught in Finnish.

Objective

The student knows the concept of typography and its laws as part of visual communication.

Content

- history of writing
- the relationship between speech and writing
- a glimpse into typography
- typography and spelling
- accessibility

Further information

The course will be taught in Finnish.

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