Typografia II (MGSA1042), 6 op

Basic information

Course name:	Typografia II
Course Winha code:	MGSA1042
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	6
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	2.year
Implementation:	Not defined
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Language of tuition:	Suomi
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Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Typografia I, sekä taitto-ohjelmat ja lehtigrafiikka

Course contents (core content level)

An advanced study of the history of typography. The course will cover the classic typographic fonts and the identification guidelines.

Course contents (additional)

Readability and fuctionality of fonts. Recognizing the similarily named fonts of various font makers.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The aim of this course is to learn to identify and know classic typographic fonts. Students aim at to be able to differ fonts of the same name used by different manufacturers from each other and apply this information when working within print media.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After the course the student is able to choose functional fonts from various font libraries. He is cabable of use and combine the techniques of classical typography in graphical design.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures
Group assingments
Assingments / exercises
Exam
Tutoring
Assessment / Feedback

Teaching methods and student workload

Lectures
Exam
Learning tasks / Assignments
Group exercises
Oppimisen ohjaus
total
Evaluation/Feed back

Assessment weighting and grading

Attendance at lectures, exam 50%, assingments 50%

Related competences of the degree programme

Competencies for society and organisations
Competence of production technology / engineering
Personal development
Knowledge of communications history and traditions
Knowledge of communications business methods