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
- Ana Isabel e Sousa do Carmo (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
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
Frequency and Exam evaluation: presentation of two compulsory practical assignments (weight of 60% for the first project and 40% for the second project).
Bibliography
- Bringhurst, R. (1997). The Elements of Typographic Style. Vancouver: Hartley & Marks
- Cheng, K. (2006). Designing Type. Londres: Laurence King Publishing
- Haslam, A. e Baines, P. (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
Teaching Method
1. Lectures using datashow presentations;
2. Tutorials based on project files with guidance and follow up;
3.Development of typographic design projects.
Software used in class
Adobe Illustrator, FontLab
