Course detail

Type 2 - summer

FaVU-PI2-LAcad. year: 2010/2011

Writing and lettering. Types and their analysis. Development of writing/fonts. Theory of writing/fonts.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

akad. malíř Jiří Šindler

Department

Graphic Design Studio 1 (AGD1)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Preparedness for creative work, basic knowledge of the above and ability to apply the theoretical knowledge in one's one work.

Prerequisites

Type 1

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation of individual exercises during the semester, checking the deadline, final seminar work. General knowledge of explained topics and recommended literature. Ability to describe the type and critically see both positives and negatives. Evaluation of suitability of practical application.

Course curriculum

2nd semester
Continuation of block letters. Literal titling type. Theory: Czech titling type, problem of accents. Typographic minimum.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Further development of knowledge and skills in reference to the course Type I. Emphasis is put on drawing and design of letters (type) as well as on students´ own invention. Minimum of writing.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Tschichold, Jan: Geschichte der Schrift in Bildern
Tschichold, Jan: Meisterbuch der Schrift
Hlavsa, Oldřich: Typografia I., II., III.
Muzika, František: Krásné písmo

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch APK , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch AGD , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

27 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

akad. malíř Jiří Šindler

Seminar

54 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

akad. malíř Jiří Šindler