Principles of Typography and Layout (11063.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Principles of Typography and Layout
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
 South Bank, QLD
Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design & Built Environment Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit aims to acquaint students with the significance of typography within the discipline of visual communication design, its history and as a continuing practice. The unit examines the 20th century art and design movements which have defined the field of typography. Through a mix of research and practical exploration, students connect historical typographic foundations with contemporary practices and technologies. Students examine a diversity of typographic applications from the pragmatics of long-form document design to the expressive capabilities of display faces and custom type forms.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify the impact of typographic history and its relation to contemporary practice;

2. Analyse and apply skills in letterpress and screen printing techniques; and
3. Develop innovative applications of typography as a creative communication form.


Graduate attributes

1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Ms Alaina Jones
2026 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Ms Alaina Jones
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Mehves Cetinkaya Sendas
2027 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Mrs Ola Pak
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Dr Mehves Cetinkaya Sendas
2027 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Mrs Ola Pak
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Required texts

Recommended readings and other materials will be available on 含羞草视频Learn (Canvas).

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Use of AI is permitted in some stages of the assessment items; please see Canvas for more details. 

Guided - The ethical use of GenAI is allowed in completing the assessment. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at 含羞草视频.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at 含羞草视频. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

含羞草视频 students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

含羞草视频 uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the , , and 含羞草视频 (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Inclusion and engagement

Students are advised that any adjustments to the assessment need to be applied for in advance of the due date via email, in line with the late submission & extension policy for this unit. This includes any students with a RAP.

Participation requirements

None. 

Required IT skills

Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Please see Canvas or your tutor for more information.

In-unit costs

Students are required to print their work for the final assignment. Further details are avialable on Canvas. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A