Typography

Code:

T500

Acronym:

T

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Communication Design

Instance: 2014/2015 - 2S (of 16-02-2015 to 17-07-2015)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Design
Course/CS Responsible:	Communication Design

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
DC	79	Licenciatura em Design de Comunicação	1	-	4,5	60	121,5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

· Students will learn the basics of typography: its history; calligraphic design of the letters; construction, use and rating of sources.
· Students will develop practical and theoretical use of typography and argumentation skills.

Learning outcomes and competences

Theory and practice in the use and discussion of typography.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

No

Program

Concise history of writing and typography.

Drawing Calligraphic alphabets.

Vectorial design of characters.

Creation of basic typefaces.

Rudiments of using typography.

Mandatory literature

Bringhurst Robert; The^elements of typographic style. ISBN: 0-88179-132-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures, alternating with practical classes and tutoring.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	20,00
Participação presencial	0,00
Trabalho laboratorial	80,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Positive average

Calculation formula of final grade

Average

Examinations or Special Assignments

No

Internship work/project

No

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

No

Classification improvement

No