Course - History of Typography - IMT2312
IMT2312 - History of Typography
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination amd Essay
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 55/100 | 3 timer | ||
| Essay | 45/100 |
Course content
History of letterforms and typefaces
History of printing
History of typography
Modern graphic design
Twentieth century discourse on typography
Learning outcome
The students shall acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the history of typography, as well as being able to demonstrate a more in-depth knowledge of a limited number of topics within the subject area.
Learning methods and activities
Ekskursjoner|Forelesninger|Samling(er)/seminar(er)
Utfyllende informasjon:
Writing of two essays with formative-iterative assessment.
Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:
None
Further on evaluation
Vurderingsformer:
Essay (counts 45%)
Written Exam, 3 hours (counts 55%)
Summative assessment of two essays after the end of the semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Grafisk design (BMED)
Course materials
Carter, Sebastian. (2002). Twentieth century type designers
. Second ed. London: Lund Humphries (a selection of chapters)
Den klassiske skrifttradisjonen i Roma
(2004). Collection of articles: "The classical lettering tradition in Rome" (all in English).
Kinross, Robin (2004). Modern typography: an essay in critical history
. Second ed. London: Hyphen Press
Meggs, Philip B. og Alston W. Purvis (2006). Meggs "History of graphic design".
Fourth ed. New York: John Wiley
Additional material
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: -
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Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination amd Essay
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written exam 55/100 2016-12-15 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Essay 45/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Written exam 55/100 2017-08-07 09:00
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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"