Course Title: Typography Studio 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Typography Studio 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP2532

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

320T Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019

GRAP2532

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021

GRAP2532

Brunswick Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Luisa LaRocca

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9988

Course Coordinator Email: luisa.la.rocca@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: B515.2.3

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will work with increasing autonomy and judgement to combine design skills with typographic expertise to create typographic design solutions for a wide range of applications, both print and digital. This might include advertisements, headlines, logotypes, signage systems, posters, charts or mass text applications.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD022 Associate Degree in Graphic Design:

1. Identify and employ a range of graphic and communication techniques in order to design, refine and produce artwork using well developed digital production skills for multiple contexts.

2. Demonstrate innovation and critical thinking when applying technical and creative skills to address artistic and industry problems.

6. Reference historical and contemporary design theory and culture in order to develop and adapt knowledge and skills to a range of graphic design outcomes.


 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Analyse, select, develop and manipulate type with a high level of technical proficiency using industry current software programs.
  2. Effectively integrate the elements and principles of design into typography work.
  3. Use judgement and creativity to develop typography that supports the overall visual communication objective.
  4. Create multiple pieces of professional typography.


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning activities will take place in a computer environment using industry software. You will complete exercises and industry style briefs. You will also be required to undertake independent study.


Overview of Learning Resources

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content

 As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

  RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas. 

https://rmit.instructure.com

RMIT Library

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.

The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign

The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library 

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Assessment is as follows:

  • Project 1 - 3-Poster series - Image and Text (20% of final grade) Individual
    CLO 1,2,3,4
  • Project 2 - Modular font design (40% of final grade) Individual
    CLO 1,2,3,4
  • Project 3 - Multipage publication (40% of final grade) Individual
    CLO 1,2,3,4