Course detail

Typography 2

FaVU-TY2Acad. year: 2011/2012

The course introduces students to the history and development of typography, to its specific systems and types, to book binding and creation of signs, to technology of print and to the communication with printing works. It leads students to development of invention and diligence.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Václav Houf

Department

Graphic Design Studio 1 (AGD1)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Overview of both old and new typography. Ability to work with type in all categories of graphic design.

Prerequisites

Without.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Exam conditions: completed assignments and passed test.

Course curriculum

1/ gestic script
2/ logotype
3/ technology of print
4/ communication with printing works
5/ creation of alphabet
6/ consultations

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To prepare students for independent work with type/writing/script, for the original solution of printed materials, for the creation of signs, with the help of their knowledge of history, contemporary art and technologies.
To develop invention and diligence.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Beran V., a kol., Typografický manuál
Blažej, B., Grafická úprava tiskovin
Dussong, J.L,. Siegwartová F., Typografie, Svojtka Vašut
Menhart O., Tvorba typografického písma
Muzika F., Krásné písmo I. a II.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AGD1 , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

27 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Václav Houf

Syllabus

1/ gestické písmo
2/ logotyp
3/ technologie tisku
4/ komunikace s tiskárnou
5/ tvorba abecedy
6/ konzultace

Seminar

54 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Václav Houf

Syllabus

1/ gestické písmo
2/ logotyp
3/ technologie tisku
4/ komunikace s tiskárnou
5/ tvorba abecedy
6/ konzultace