Course detail
Type 1 - winter
FaVU-PI1-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
Without.
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.
Course curriculum
1st semester - practising italics and roman type. Final continuous text A2.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
Ability to write, draw and design fonts. Ability to understand wide possibilities of font and type use not only in the printing industry but also as a means of orientation and information. Ability to realize the importance of lettering in city folklore, in fashion, in visual media and in architecture. Mastering the manual skill, learning by heart of a number of alphabets, understanding the values to be strived at. Not only the beauty of a type but also the degree of legibility a quality of the page (text layout) based on good light, rhythm and especially structure. Beginners should learn the logic of and relations between the type layout, weight of script, shading, distinguishability, and the influences of computer work and modern (albeit short-lived) trends.
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.
Tschichold, Jan: Geschichte der Schrift in Bildern
Tschichold, Jan: Meisterbuch der Schrift
Tschichold, Jan: Geschichte der Schrift in Bildern
Tschichold, Jan: Meisterbuch der Schrift
Recommended reading
Muzika F., Krásné písmo I. a II.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
27 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Zimní semestr:
1/ psaná kurzíva
2/ psané souvislé texty
1/ psaná kurzíva
2/ psané souvislé texty
Seminar
54 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Zimní semestr:
1/ psaná kurzíva
2/ psané souvislé texty
1/ psaná kurzíva
2/ psané souvislé texty