Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectElementary Typography
| Subject |
| Subject code |
ME.69.01 |
| Subject name |
Elementary Typography |
| Credit points |
2 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Distinctive |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2017 2272 |
| Study year |
2 |
| Semester |
Spring semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
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| General description |
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• Finding a suitable font for digitalisation
• Construction of typefaces
• Adding the missing characters
• Optics of the characters’ lateral space
• Adjusting the spacing between pairs of letters
• Transcribing a digital typeface
• Choosing the theme of the poster
• Completion of the poster |
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| Aim |
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| The objective is to learn to recognize the different fonts around; to perceive changes in typography on the historical axis; to be able to change a picture into a font on the computer; to create their own fonts; to be able to convert fonts for use in design and desktop publishing programs and onscreen; to be able to use fonts in the best context by creating it yourself. |
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| Study outcome |
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Upon completion of the course, students will:
1. perceive the processes taking place in the history of typography;
2. perceive the cultural differences of typefaces;
3. be able to evaluate and analyse the peculiarities of typefaces;
4. be able to construct technical typefaces;
5. be able to convert fonts for use in the digital environment;
6. be able to create a typographic poster. |
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| Current rounds |
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| Elementary Typography ME-18 |
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