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Typography (6 cr)

Code: GD25TYPO01-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.07.2026 - 31.07.2026

Timing

01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 cr

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Teachers

  • Grafisk design Virtuell
  • Johanna Öst Häggblom

Teacher in charge

Johanna Öst Häggblom

Groups

  • FOG25DGD-J
    Formgivare (YH), grafisk design, h25, dagstudier

Objective

Course Learning Outcomes
The student:
- Understands the fundamental principles and history of typography.
- Masters the use of typography to create visual hierarchy and improve readability.
- Has the practical skills to create design projects with consistent and effective typography.
- Can interpret the impact of typography on visual messages.

Content

- History and development of typography.
- Basic typographic rules.
- Font selection and hierarchy.
- Typography’s impact on visual communication.
- Exercises in typographic design.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1 (pass)
The student
- participates in the course according to the mandatory attendance requirements
- completes assignments and receives a passing grade
- understand the basic contents of the course of studies

Grade 2 (fair)
The student
- participates in the course
- completes assignments in an independent manner
- hands in the required assignments
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3 (good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies
- gathers information independently

Grade 4 (very good)
The student
- actively participates in the course
- completes assignments independently and in a manner that shows initiative
- hands in the required assignments on time
- understand the contents of the course of studies and applies the knowledge in their own work
- gathers information independently and applies the knowledge in their own work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5 (excellent)
The student
- actively participates in the teaching
- completes assigned tasks independently and demonstrates initiative
- submits assigned tasks on time
- masters the course content and applies the knowledge in their own work
- independently acquires information and applies it in their work
- demonstrates development of their professional identity

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required