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Course: Writing and Typography

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Course title Writing and Typography
Course code KVV/TYPO@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Boček Ronovská Anna, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Chorý Tomáš, ak. soch. ArtD.
Course content
Theoretical part of the subject Writing and typography contains an overview of character development from its origin up to the present time when placing accent on important historical milestones (invention of letterprint, photosetting, DTP). Consecutive themes deal with textual composition, text editing, book lay-out, print preparation and press production. Within the practical part, students train the manual letter writing with classic tools (pen, brush) and create their own textual compositions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Grafic and Art Activities
  • Preparation for the Exam - 26 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Objective of the theoretical subject part is to provide students with information on the lateen character development within historical connections, questions of textual composition, basic typographic rules, print preparation and press production. Objective of the practical part is to exercise the writing and realization of own calligraphic compositions when applying classic tools (pen, brush) upon historical or modern examples.
Basic information on the lateen character development within historical connections, questions of textual composition, basic typographic rules, print preparation and press production. Realization of own calligraphic compositions when applying classic tools (pen, brush).
Prerequisites
Basic overview of history.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance

Participation in seminars 80%, set of calligraphic compositions, oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • BANN, D. (2008). Polygrafická příručka. Praha.
  • BERAN, V. a kol. (2004). Aktualizovaný typografický manuál. Praha.
  • BOHATCOVÁ, M. a kol. (1990). Česká kniha v proměnách staletí. Praha.
  • DUSONG, J.-L., SIEGWARTOVÁ, F. (1997). Typografie. Praha.
  • HARRIS, D. (2004). Kaligrafie.
  • HLAVSA, O. (1981). Typographia II. Praha.
  • HLAVSA, O. (1976). Typographia I. Praha.
  • CHORÝ, T., ZATLOUKAL, P. (2007). Škola muzejní pedagogiky 7: Vybrané kapitoly z typografie - základní pojmy a pravidla, Digitální fotografie v muzejní praxi. Olomouc.
  • MENHART, O. (1954). Nauka o písmu. Praha.
  • MUZIKA, F. (1963). Krásné písmo ve vývoji latinky II. Praha.
  • MUZIKA, F. (1958). Krásné písmo ve vývoji latinky I. Praha.
  • RAMBOUSEK, A., PEŠEK, A. a kol. (1976). Polygrafický slovník. Praha.
  • SALTZ, I. (2010). Základy typografie - 100 principů pro práci s písmem. Praha.
  • SLEZÁK, M., DVOŘÁKOVÁ, H., BRUŽEŇÁK, J., ELIŠKA, J. (1985). Písmo ve výtvarné výchově. Praha.
  • VOIT, P. (2006). Encyklopedie knihy. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (two-field) (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (two-field) (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (two-field) (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (two-field) (BB19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (two-field) (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual arts with a focus on education (two-field) (BB20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Fine Arts: Teaching Focus (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 22.01.2025 00:00. Data created for academic year 2024/2025