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Building on the foundations of typography explored in Typography ideas at level one. This module aims to deliver a more in-depth analysis of how typography is utilised in the context of bodies of information. Students will explore the relationship between the written word and the use of typography in order to understand the use of language and the communication of messages.

The module aims to analyse and explore the principles of typography.  Students will be required to research, collect and present a wide range of existing typographic material for evaluation throughout the module. This module will commence with an introduction exploring the principles of typography and will examine the relationship between the text and the designer.  It will also explore the management of complex information in a typographic context.  Students are encouraged to challenge typographic conventions.

i. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) can analyse the creative potential of the aesthetics of typography
b) recognise the relationship between technology and typography
c) appreciate the potential of typography to communicate complex information

ii. Skills
By the end of the module, students should have developed skills in:
a) the use of typographic expression to communicate ideas and information
b) composition, structure, order and legibility
c) the aesthetics of typographic detail

Staff/student contact: approx 20%
Independent Study: approx 80%

Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.