Course: Lettering and Caligraphy

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Course title Lettering and Caligraphy
Course code KPV/VZPK
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Valešová Hana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Thematic areas: 1. History of lettering and caligraphy. Pictogram, ideogram, symbol, logotyp. 2. Letters in contemporary visual arts and design. Art book. Author book. 3. Inspiration for classes. 4. Art making - compositions. 5. Art making - 3D art, new media. 6. Art making - ICT, computer applications for lettering. 7. Semestral project presentation, reflexion, summarizing.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Individual creative and artistic activities, Students' portfolio
  • Class attendance - 14 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 14 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 18 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course introduces historical and actual context of lettering anf caligraphy in Arts and presents examples of visusl art activities for students and adults.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Presentation of artistic and creative activities, Presentation of acquired experience via portfolio

Active participation in the classes, semestral project presentation. The course is held in Czech language, all requirements are stated in the Czech version.
Recommended literature
  • KORÁB, D. Písmo ve výtvarné tvorbě. Praha: Grada, 2014. ISBN 978-80-247-4794-1.
  • PECINA, M. Knihy a typografie. Praha: Host, 2017. ISBN 978-80-7477-040-0.
  • SAMARA, T. Základy grafického designu: Vizuální elementy, techniky a strategie pro tvůrčí grafiky. Praha: Slovart, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7391-698-5.
  • SLEZÁK, M., BRUŽEŇÁK, J., DVOŘÁKOVÁ, H., ELIŠKA, J. Písmo ve výtvarné výchově. Praha: SPN, 1985. ISBN 14-443-85.


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