Undergraduate - UnitVCO1302 - Typography 1

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Warren Taylor

Synopsis

Introduces the fundamental principles of typography. Students will utilise type both as a communicative and expressive tool. Contemporary and historical methods of typographic production, from print to digital media are examined. Students are encouraged to critically analyse and question the relationships between type and meaning, type and language. Emphasis is placed upon the acquisition of skills and knowledge.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

effectively use the elements and principles of design
understand typographical terminology
create design structures, grids, layout and composition
work with texts, creating a hierarchy
recognise and understand the formal elements of design, such as space, line and texture in relation to type
produce sophisticated type rendered by hand or generated by computer
explore experimental typography
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%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Warren Taylor

Contact hours

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

Prerequisites

DGN1001

Prohibitions

VCO1301