AXM-E0301 - Art + Media Studio, Lecture, 1.3.2023-2.6.2023

Topic outline

• VCD: Type and Written Language
  Description

  This studio course allows participants to examine writing and any of its properties — outside the 'meaning' of a text. That is, the studio exists for exploring the essential techniques and tools of writing — writing systems and typography — in a creative, open-ended manner. Through individual projects undertaken in the span of nine weeks, students might explore, for example, the subversive, forgotten, political, spiritual, or generative aspects of systems of writing in the context of their choice. 

  In practical terms, students will embark on a practice-based or artistic research project, the outcome of which could be, for example, a new typeface, an imaginary writing system, a self-generating encyclopaedia, or an interactive performance. This spring, students may choose between either articulating their own research question and project plan, or following a more structured framework given by the tutor, which will result in a new typeface designed during the studio, and presented in a type specimen at the end of it. (No prior experience in type design is necessary.)

  Individual projects are supported by workshops, lectures and tutorials. In addition to individual projects, participating students are asked to plan and run a 90-minute workshop ('Practical Interlude') for the rest of group at some point during the spring. Practical Interludes are meant as occasions for students to share key aspects and questions relevant to their practice. This might mean getting feedback on something they've designed, beta-testing new typographic tools and drawing instruments, or making a site visit to a place relevant to their project and/or practice.

  The studio will be organised primarily through Discord (server link forthcoming).

  Instructor
  

  Tuomas Kortteinen
  

  
  

  Priority order

  1. Degree students in the VCD major.
  2. Exchange students in VCD. The course has to be in the pre-approved study plan for the exchange student.
     
  3. Other students.

  
  

  Schedule

  Period IV
  

  • Wed 01.03. 2023 | Introduction to the course
    
  • Wed 08.03. 2023 | TBA
    
  • Wed 15.03. 2023 | TBA (Deadline for the group selections)
    
  • Wed 22.03. 2023 | Group Meeting: Presenting preassignments and initial ideas for studio project
    
  • Wed 29.03. 2023 | Guest Lecture: TBA
    
  • Wed 05.04. 2023 | Group Meeting: Presenting project plans / prototypes / zines

  
  

  Period V

  • Wed 26.4. | TBA
    
  • Thu 27.4. | TBA
  • Fri 28.4. | TBA

  • Wed 3.5. | TBA
    
  • Thu 4.5. | TBA
  • Fri 5.5. | TBA
    

  • Wed 10.5. | TBA
    
  • Thu 11.5. | TBA
    
  • Fri 12.5. | TBA

  • Wed 17.5. | TBA
    
  • Thu 18.5. | TBA
  • Fri 19.5. | TBA

  • Wed 24.5. | TBA
    
  • Thu 25.5. | TBA
    
  • Fri 26.5. | TBA

  • Wed 31.5. | TBA
    
  • Thu 1.6. | TBA
    
  • Fri 2.6. | TBA

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