Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 306960 (v.1) Visual Communication Technology 292
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Syllabus: | Introduction of the concept of reinforcing meaning through choice of font, typographical treatment and composition. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Gained the ability to experiment with how given messages can change its meanings through the use of a font. Encouraged thinking about the connation of a font. Encouraged working with exclusively typographic layouts. Focused on emphasising and giving priority on the page. Reinforced the process from thumbnails to half sizes. Reinforced a sense of kerning and ligatures. Encouraged refinement of the hierarchy on the page. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Design Process 50%, Final practical project 50%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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