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School of Art and Design · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
No longer confined to the printed page, typography is a fundamental element of contemporary design practice that is evident across screen, print and the built environment. This course offers an introduction to this dynamic field, providing a grounding in typographic concepts, terminology, and production practices. The course considers both the history of typography and the multitude of contemporary forms to which the practice has adapted. It aims to provide students with fundamental typographic competencies while also introducing them to the wealth of new opportunities for typographic exploration and development. Students conduct research, analysis and experimental production in the process of designing and producing typographic works for print, screen, and three-dimensional forms.
Type project 1 - research and analysis
Learning outcomes 1, 3
Type project 2 - experimentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Type project 3 - type in context
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Reflection and rationale
Learning outcomes 3, 4
Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide formative feedback on work in progress.
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 39 hours of contact comprising lectures, tutorials / workshops. b) 91 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Lupton, E. (2004). Thinking with type: A critical guide for designers, writers, editors, & students. New York: Princeton Architectural Press. Preliminary Reading Jury, D. (2002). About face: Reviving the rules of typography. Switzerland: RotoVision. Lupton, E. (2004). Thinking with type: A critical guide for designers, writers, editors, & students. New York: Princeton Architectural Press. Rosendorf, T. (2009). The typographic desk reference: TDR. New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Books. Samara, T. (2005). Making and breaking the grid: A graphic design layout workshop. Beverly: Rockport.