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Ano Letivo: 2017/18

Design Multimédia

Digital Typography

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Publication in the Diário da República: Aviso n.º 1895/2018 - 12/02/2018

5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 60,0 TP , Cód. 61757.

Lecturer
- Maria João Bom Mendes dos Santos (2)

(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona

Prerequisites

Objectives
Provide knowledge about the history of typography, as a basis for the resolution of practical exercises.

Program
1. From the Cuneiform writing to the Roman alphabet;
2. The writing styles Uncial, Semi-uncial and Carolingian;
3. The invention of printing with movable type;
4. Types Old Style, Transitional and Modern;
5. The eccentric types of XIX century;
6. The typography in the XX century;
7. Introduction to software FontStruct.

Evaluation Methodology
Will be held during the semester six practical exercises.
Note result of weighting the results obtained in the development of the six projects.

Bibliography
- Carter, H. (2002). A View of Early Typography up to About 1600. London: Hyphen Press
- Felici, J. (2012). The Complete Manual of Typography. USA: Peachpit
- Lewis, J. (2007). Typography_Design & Practice. London: JM Classics Edition
- Lommen, M. (2012). The Book of Books 500 years of graphic innovation. London: Thames & Hudson

Teaching Method
Lectures accompanied by practical projects.

Software used in class

 

 

 


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