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Subject 'Calligraphy'

Name in Estonian: Kirjaõpetus

Year:   2015/2016    2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    

State codeME.68.01
Study languageEstonian
ChairDepartment of Media and Advertisement Design
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive

General description

• Mechanical skills for computerised calligraphy
• Similarities and differences between a font’s meaning and appearance
• Creative design of a typeface
• Tone of a voice or sound as a visual object
• Font stylistics

Aim

The objective is to practice the use of calligraphy and computer generated fonts in various fields. Advance in the knowledge gained in the elementary course of Adobe Illustrator and in practical uses of the potentials of vector graphics’ programs. Introduction to computer generated fonts. Understand the change in meaning and context associated with the use of different typefaces. Develop creative thinking, teach a sense of composition. Support new innovative ideas and to find solutions in the field of typography.

Study outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will:
1. be able to express themselves in a creative use of calligraphy;
2. be able to implement fonts in professional work, associate fonts with context and meaning;
3. combine different capabilities of vector graphics and image processing in completing their work purposefully and intentionally;
4. have all the potential to become creative artists.

Is taught in following curricula

2018: 2272  
2017: 2272  
2016: 2272  
2015: 2272  
2014: 2272  2272  
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