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:
1. 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, typography and History;
2. Reading and legibility;
3. Typographic analysis;
4. Typefaces designers;
5. Digital typography and modular typefaces design.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous and final assessment of 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
- SPENCER, H. (2004). Pioneers of Modern Typography. Hampshire: Lund Humphries
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 and Adobe Indesign
