AXM-C0102 - Type Design Studio, Lecture, 3.9.2024-26.9.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
—analyse existing typefaces from a perspective informed by both theory as well technical knowledge of type design
—select and articulate appropriate conceptual and technological approaches which are in line with their aesthetic and pragmatic intentions
—craft consistent sets of letterforms with contemporary digital software
—present their work in imaginative, individual, and innovative ways

Credits: 6

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 26.09.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuomas Kortteinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course aims to break down the rigid distinction between makers and users of typefaces (i.e. between specialist type designers vs. more generalist graphic designers), and instead works towards positioning type design as one among many forms of drawing. During the course, participating students will design one or several typefaces, which will be compiled into a jointly designed type specimen, which will function as the final outcome of the course.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • 40% being present & active in class
    • 40% documenting your process
    • 20% final outcome(s)

    80% attendance required.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 ECTS ≈ 162h, of which 56 h contact teaching

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Registration for courses Sisu.  Priority order

    1. Bachelor’s Programme in Art and Media degree students and exchange students
    2. Bachelor’s Programme in Design degree students
    3. Other ARTS students

    Minimum amount of participants 8.
    Maximum amount of participants 20

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