Course detail
Typography and Type Design 1
FaVU-1TTaP1Acad. year: 2023/2024
This course introduces type design and typography as a discipline that is no longer "set in stone" but can be seen to have an impact on graphic design and destination. The course focuses on developing a perception and sensitivity to the recognition or selection of typefaces not only within the graphic design practice. As part of the practicum, students may also use this course to consult their own designs and term assignments that include the use of typography.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Attendance is compulsory (2 unexcused absences allowed). Credit may be awarded after all semester assignments have been submitted.
Aims
The aim of the course is to bring learners to an understanding of type structure, typographic rules, font pairing and layout. To build a basic orientation and overview of the history and contemporary typography. Outline the historical context of type development. To clarify the technological limits and design of typography.
After completing the course, students are able to differentiate the basic types and master them in choosing the appropriate typeface for their projects and further practice. They will practically master font selection, layout while following typographic rules. They will have an overview of current typefaces and fonts available for typesetting.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
HLAVSA, Oldřich. Typografická písma latinková. Praha 1957, 1960
HLAVSA, Oldřich. Typographia I-III (Písmo, ilustrace, kniha), Státní nakladatelství technické literatury, n.p. (SNTL), Praha, 1976
CHENG Karen, Designing Type. Yale University Press. 2005.
LANZ Bohumil, NĚMEČEK Zdeněk. Písmo v propagaci, Merkur, 1974
MÜLLER-BROCKMANN Josef. Grid systems in graphic design. 1968
PECINA Martin, Knihy a typografie. Host Brno 2011
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme DES_B Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme VUB Bachelor's
branch VU-D , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 4 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 4 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 3 year of study, winter semester, elective
branch VU-D , 4 year of study, winter semester, elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
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Syllabus
2) Symbol, riddle, letter
3) The impact of technology on typography and font design
4) Typography and period influences
5) Typography in our geographical context
6) The medium and tools of typography