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Typography and Publishing

Charles Sturt University
Port Macquarie , Australia | Wagga Wagga , Australia
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Major
Digital Media | Graphic Design | Visual Communications
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to VPA105 Typography and Publishing

This subject introduces the history, principles, and applications of typography as a means of expression and communication. It examines the relationship between type and image within the context of both print and web. Students explore page structure and the use of grids within single and double page print layouts as well as multiple web page layouts, beginning to build an appreciation of related production processes.


Availability

The subject is available in Session 2, with 60 students on campus at Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga campuses, and online at Wagga Wagga Campus.


Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.


Duration

The subject duration is one session.


School

The subject is part of the School of Communication and Creative Industries.


Enrolment Restrictions

The subject is not available to students who have successfully completed GRP115.


Incompatible Subjects

The subject is incompatible with GRP115.


Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:


  • be able to identify a variety of typefaces and have an understanding of their associated history, principles, and applications
  • be able to demonstrate a critical approach to font selection for different applications
  • be able to understand and demonstrate the principles of designing with type and image
  • be able to employ grids to design a variety of print and web page layouts
  • be able to demonstrate a critical approach to a variety of page layouts and information
  • be able to work independently on digital design briefs

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:


  • Introduction to type: history, principles, and applications
  • Selection of typefaces and their relationship to content, imagery, colour, and context
  • Introduction to layouts and grids: print and web
  • Introduction to hierarchy (visual and information), readability, and legibility, and their roles in the design solution
  • Introduction to scanning, file sizes, formats, and colour spaces (CMYK, RGB, and web safe)
  • Introduction to production processes
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