VCO1302

Typography 1 (6 points)

(A&D)

Leader:

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will: 1.effectively use the elements and principles of design; 2.understand typographical terminology; 3.create design structures, grids, layout and composition; 4.work with texts, creating a hierarchy; 5.recognize and understand the formal elements of design, such as space, line and texture in relation to type; 6.produce sophisticated type rendered by hand or generated by computer; 7.explore experimental typography; 8.use type to create an emotional and intellectual impact with an understanding of the relationship between type, image and language;

Assessment: Major projects: 70% Minor projects: 30%

Contact Hours: One 1 hour lecture, one 3 hour studio, and 8 independent study hours a week

Prerequisites: DGN1001

Prohibitions: VCO1301