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Kirjagrafiikka ja graafinen teknologia (MAGS2046), 6 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Kirjagrafiikka ja graafinen teknologia Book design II and printing technology |
| Course Winha code: | MAGS2046 |
| Kurre acronym: | |
| Credits: | 6 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 2.year |
| Implementation: | Spring semester |
| Semester: | |
| Language of tuition: | Suomi |
| Teacher: | Teemu Lipasti ja Toni Spännäri |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Illustration, Publishing programs, PC operating environment and communication, Typography II and Book Design.
Course contents (core content level)
An advanced study of the history of book and book design. The course also covers the effects book graphics and fonts have on readability and style. Symmetric and asymmetric typographic will also be discussed as well as tradition and its meaning for book design. We will also take a look at setting graphic guidelines and illustrating a fictional book. Papers, layout and cover materials as well as graphic technology and the ten most common mistakes in book design will be discussed. The course also covers the basics of printing technology as well as printing methods aimed at different printing products, planning the schedule, bid making, printing process, matters of responsibility and a business-like complaint handling.
Course contents (additional)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to different roles of book, different genres and the effects they have on book design. We will also discuss tradition and its meaning for book design. Upon completion the student will have a good command of the basic methods of book design and illustration as well as the graphic technology in book design.The student learns about the collaboration between graphic reproduction institutes and printing houses.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
Itkonen Markus, 2003. Typografian käsikirja. Helsinki RPS-yhtiöt.
Brusila Riitta (toim.), 2002. Typografia, kieltä vai visuaalisuutta. Porvoo, WSOY.
Toro Milla,1999. DTP&painotyö. Helsinki, Infoviestintä Oy.
Loiri Pekka ja Juholin Elisa, 1998. HUOM! Visuaalisen viestinnän käsikirja. Helsinki, Infoviestintä Oy.
Teaching and learning strategies
Coursework includes lectures, tutored assignments, critique sessions and business visits.
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
Assessment will be based on assignments and the exam.