Course detail

Typography - winter

FaVU-TYP-ZAcad. year: 2009/2010

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

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ivan Štrouf

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

None.

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

Credit conditions: regular attendance in seminars, presentation of completed tasks.

Course curriculum

1/ comparison betweem free and applied graphics
2/ history and development of type
3/ typefaces and measuring/specific system
4/ typesetting/composition
5/ book and its structure
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

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

Lecture

27 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ivan Štrouf

Seminar

54 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ivan Štrouf

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Typography - winter

Type of course unit