Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 7904/2013 - 18/06/2013
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 45,0 TP + 3,0 OT + 3,0 O , Cód. 30812.
Lecturer
- Fernando Manuel Craveiro Coelho (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basics of graphic design and typography.
Objectives
The students should get familiar with:
The history of typography.
The main role of typography ingraphic design.
Recognize the most important typefaces.
Learn the many uses of typography.
Program
Calligraphy, Typography and History.
Calligraphic models. Reading and legibility.
Typefaces and typographic analysis.
Digital typography and modular typefaces design.
Evaluation Methodology
Final portfolio including the different projects carried out by the student across the semester.
Bibliography
- Bringhurst, R. (1997). The Elements of Typographic Style. Vancouver: Hartley & Marks
- Lupton, E. (2006). Pensar com tipos. São Paulo: Cosac Naify
- McLean, R. (1996). The Thames and Hudson manual of typography. London: Thames and Hudson
Teaching Method
Lectures using datashow presentations.
Tutorials based on project files with supervision and followup.
Software used in class
Adobe Illustrator.
