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Typografia I (MGSA1002), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:Typografia I
Typography I
Course Winha code:MGSA1002
Kurre acronym:
Credits:3
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 the early 20th century. 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 understands 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. CredoNet, Helsinki.
Markus Itkonen 2003: Typografian käsikirja RPS-yhtiöt Helsinki

Teaching and learning strategies

Coursework includes lectures, tutored assignments and a fnal exam.

Teaching methods and student workload

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

Assessment weighting and grading

Related competences of the degree programme

Ability to communicate visually
Communication and social competence
Personal development
Knowledge of communications’ history and traditions

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