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
Lecturer
- Regina Aparecida Delfino
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
1. Understand the main role of typography in graphic design.
2. Recognise the most important typefaces.
3. Learn how to choose and use typography properly;
4. Design modular fonts.
Program
1. Calligraphy and typography across time;
2. Reading and legibility;
3. Typographic analysis;
4. Typefaces designers;
5. Digital typography and modular typefaces design.
Evaluation Methodology
Ongoing and exam assessment consist of the presentation of the following projects and respective weighting:
1. Business card with report.(25%)
2. Typographic Cover with report.(30%)
3. Typeface design and Poster about created typeface (45%)
Bibliography
- Bringhurst, R. (1997). The Elements of Typographic Style. Vancouver: Hartley & Marks
- Cheng, K. (2006). Designing Type. Londres: Laurence King Publishing
- Baines, P. e Haslam, A. (2002). Type and Typography. Londres: Laurence King Publishing
- Henestrosa, C. e Meseguer, L. e Scaglione, J. (2012). Como criar tipos: do esboço à tela. Brasil: Estereográfica
- Binns, B. (1989). Better Type. (Vol. 1). New York: Roundtable Press Book
- Blackwell, L. (1993). La tipografía del siglo XX. (Vol. 1). Barcelona: Editorial Gustavo Gili
Teaching Method
1. Expositive and demonstrative lessons with audiovisual support;
2. Development of practical exercises in typographic workshop, manual and digital;
3. Delivery of projects under the supervision of the instructor.
Software used in class
Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, FontLab
