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Kirjagrafiikka II ja graafinen teknologia (MAGS2060), 6 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Kirjagrafiikka II ja graafinen teknologia |
| Course Winha code: | MAGS2060 |
| Kurre acronym: | |
| Credits: | 6 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 2.year |
| Implementation: | Not defined |
| Semester: | 0708 |
| Language of tuition: | Suomi |
| Teacher: | Pekka Krankka jaTeemu Lipasti |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Elävämallinpiirustus, kuvitustyö ja kirjagrafiikka I, typografia II, ja julkaisugrafiikka.
Course contents (core content level)
The various functions of books, different genres and their influence in font desing.
Advanced history of book and book design (symmetric and asymmetric book typography).
The significance of tradition in book design.
Choice of typography and it's influence in readability and style of the book.
The basic history of illustrated book
The choice of paper, binding format, covers and wrapping
The design and illustration of a book
Graphical technologies: The appropriate methods and materials for various print formats, schedule planning, invitation of bids, project work flow, responsibilities and claims.
Course contents (additional)
Preparing the graphical guidelines for a book
Fiction text analysis for the use of illustration design
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
After the course the student has a knowledge of the different genres of book design and illustration and understands their cultural and communicational roles. He understands the significance of tradition in book design and is familiar with the essentials of book typography. He has advanced knowledge of the history of books, book graphics and illustration towards which he has an vivid interest.
After the course is fluent with the graphical technology needed for book design and creation. He has basic knowledge of how the publishing line of business works.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
After the course the student knows how to design and illustrate books either for the publishing company or as a freelancer. He is able to perform various book typography and illustration tasks and is cabable of marketing his proficiency.
Recommended reading
Onni Oja: Piirtämisen taito, WSOY, Porvoo 1994.
Olof Eriksson: Graafisen tyylin perusteet, Otava, Keuruu 1972.
Jarno Lukkarila: Tekstuuri, typografia julkaisijan työvälineenä,Credonet, Helsinki 2001.
Markus Itkonen: Typografian käsikirja, RPS-kustannus, Helsinki 2003.
Riitta Brusila (toim.), Typografia, kieltä vai visuaalisuutta, WSOY, Porvoo 2002.
Beatrice Warde: Kristallimalja eli typografian tulee olla näkymätöntä, Grafia ry. Helsinki 2005.
Handouts during lessons
Teaching and learning strategies
Lectures
Group assingments
Learning tasks / Assignments
Exam
Tutorial guidance
Company visits
Evalution / Feedback
Teaching methods and student workload
Lectures
exams
Learning tasks / Assignments
Group exercises
Evaluation/Feed back
Oppimisen ohjaus
total
Company visits
Assessment weighting and grading
Assessment is based on assingments, exams and being present at the lectures,
Related competences of the degree programme
Ability to communicate visually
Competence of production technology / engineering
Communication and social competence
Ethical competencies
Knowledge of communications history and traditions
Knowledge of communications business methods