Course detail
Type 2 - winter
FaVU-PI2-ZAcad. 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
Department
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
1st semester
Drawing of bold roman type or bold grotesque. The purpose is a literal sign suitable for computers. Minuscules, capitals. Theory: development of italics and roman type from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
Printing type in the 20th and 21st centuries. Eclecticism of contemporary print/press creation.
Drawing of bold roman type or bold grotesque. The purpose is a literal sign suitable for computers. Minuscules, capitals. Theory: development of italics and roman type from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
Printing type in the 20th and 21st centuries. Eclecticism of contemporary print/press creation.
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
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Hlavsa, Oldřich: Typografia I., II., III.
Muzika, František: Krásné písmo
Tschichold, Jan: Geschichte der Schrift in Bildern
Tschichold, Jan: Meisterbuch der Schrift
Muzika, František: Krásné písmo
Tschichold, Jan: Geschichte der Schrift in Bildern
Tschichold, Jan: Meisterbuch der Schrift
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
27 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Zimní semestr:
1/ psaná písmo-plochý štětec
2/ písmo na tiskovém archu
1/ psaná písmo-plochý štětec
2/ písmo na tiskovém archu
Seminar
54 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Zimní semestr:
1/ psaná písmo-plochý štětec
2/ písmo na tiskovém archu
1/ psaná písmo-plochý štětec
2/ písmo na tiskovém archu