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VCO1302 - Typography 1

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Department of Design

Coordinator(s)

Mr Vincent Chan

Offered

Caulfield

Second semester 2016 (Day)

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%

Workload requirements

3 contact hours plus 13 hours of private study per week

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Ned Culic

Prerequisites

DGN1001, or CDS1001, or by permission

Prohibitions

VCO1301