Course Title: Use typography techniques

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4382 Certificate IV in Design

Course Title: Use typography techniques

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
GRAP5394C	Brunswick Campus	TAFE	320T Architecture & Urban Design	Face-to-Face	Term1 2017, Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019
GRAP5394C	Brunswick Campus	TAFE	375T Vocational Design and Social Context	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021
GRAP5394C	Brunswick Campus	TAFE	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2022

Course Contact: Ruth Wellington

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9988

Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques in your design work. You will develop an understanding of the historicial development, structure and application of typography and its application to different design and communication outcomes.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None required.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CUAGRD302 Use typography techniques
Elements:	1 Prepare to undertake typographic work  2 Test and explore a range of typographical techniques  3 Complete typographic work 4 Ensure quality of typographic work

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises.
The assessment tasks are: Typography exercises and project/s
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.