Course - History of Typography - IDG2312
IDG2312 - History of Typography
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
The course introduces the history of letterforms in a technological and societal perspective, with a special emphasis on the classical Roman lettering tradition.
The history of type and typography in a technological and societal perspective, with a special emphasis on innovations and developments in type design and typography in the 19th century.
Modern graphic design in a technological and societal perspective, with a special emphasis on the «new typography» of the inter-war period and significant developments in postwar graphic design.
Learning outcome
The student can explain major lines of development and central issues in letterform history, type history, typographic history and the history of modern graphic design. The student can demonstrate a more in-depth knowledge about a limited number of course topics. The student will through process-oriented essay writing, based on formative evaluation (for this course as for several other courses in the study programme), in an incremental manner have improved his/her analytical skills, his/her ability for critical reflection, his/her writing skills, his/her ability to locate, gather and synthesise information, his/her ability to critically assess sources and literature, his/her ability to cite and reference sources and literature appropriately, and his/her skills in editorial handling of text.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, demonstrations of historical printed objects typical of their time and to some extent iconic (which the students are allowed to handle), film screening, two written essays with formative supervision, seminar presentation (one per student) with handout, self study, discussion groups, exam. As well as a non-obligatory study trip («The classical lettering tradition in Rome»), of which participating students will have to pay for part of the costs. Students who do not take part in the study trip are offered adequate alternative arrangements.
Compulsory assignments
- Seminar with presentation
Further on evaluation
The seminar presentation (including the seminar handout) will have to be approved for being allowed to sit for the exam. Final summative assessment of the two essays is carried out in conjunction with marking the exam at the end of term. The essays and the exam must both receive a pass grade in order for the candidate to be awarded a pass for the course.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Graphic Design (BMED)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the study programme Bachelor in Graphic Design (BMED)
Course materials
- Den klassiske skrifttradisjonen i Roma [The classical lettering tradition in Rome]. Compendium digitally manufactured by NTNU University Library (available via Blackboard)
- Eskilson, Stephen J. 2019. Graphic design: a history. 3rd ed. (or newer). London: Laurence King.
- Typografihistorie. [History of typography]. Compendium digitally manufactured by NTNU University Library (available via Blackboard).
Supporting literature:
- Further suggestions for supplemental literature are listed in a separate course brochure, available in Blackboard at the start of term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMT2312 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Architecture- and Design History
- Design
- The Humanities
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
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Autumn
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Assignment
45/100
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Release
2023-12-14Submission
2023-12-15
09:00
INSPERA
09:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 55/100 E 2023-12-15 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates M438 Eksamensrom 4.etg, Inngang D Mustad, Inngang D 27 - Summer UTS Assignment 45/100 A INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 55/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"