suomeksi
in English
Typografia I (MAGS2003), 4.5 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Typografia I Typography I |
| Course Winha code: | MAGS2003 |
| Kurre acronym: | |
| Credits: | 4.5 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 1.year |
| Implementation: | Autumn semester |
| Semester: | |
| Language of tuition: | Suomi |
| Teacher: | Maila Halme |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Course contents (core content level)
The course covers the evolution of western typography from its birth to digital word processing. The basic concepts as well as properties regarding readability and communication will also be discussed.
Course contents (additional)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
This course provides the student with information about the evolution of western writing, the historical trends of writing as well as typographic concepts and rules. The student will understand both the communicational and expressive powers of typography.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
Eriksson, Olof 1972: Graafisen tyylin perusteet. Otava, Keuruu.
Jarno Lukkarila 2001: Tekstuuri, Typografia julkaisijan tyovalineena. Helsinki. CredoNet
Markus Itkonen 2003: Typografian käsikirja RPS-yhtiöt Helsinki
Teaching and learning strategies
Lectures, tutored assignments, an exam.