Course: History of writing and typography I

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Course title History of writing and typography I
Course code ARPKVD/PAT1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Slovik Radomír, Mgr. BcA.
Course content
History of writing continuum from the past to present days, its historical expression and further impact. Typography history (writing for print) is followed and historical steps and trends are practised. Scopes: historical overview of Latin writing, writing agents and tools, medieval scrivener work, writing: drawing, painting and writing, basic types of letters for handprint in 16-18 centuries, initials in 16-18 century prints, cast and cut letters.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Students improve abilities and knowledge within history of writing, calligraphy and typography.
Students are well versed in knowledge and abilities within written culture history branch.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Assignment on the basis of copies of the sample period calligraphy.
Recommended literature
  • BERAN V. Typografický manuál. Praha, 1999.
  • Durynk K. Typografické písmařství. Ročenka čs. knihtiskařů XV.. Praha, 1933.
  • Hlavsa O. Typografie. Praha, 1981.
  • Millera F. - Vihan K. Písmo běžné a nápisové. Učebnice obchodního písma.. Praha, 1946.
  • Muzika, František. Krásné písmo ve vývoji latinky. Praha: Paseka, 2005. ISBN 80-7185-740-8.
  • Špetko J. Dějiny písma a knihy. Bratislava, 1963.
  • Tobolka K. Kniha. Její vznik, vývoj a rozbor.. Praha, 1949.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Restoration Study plan (Version): Restoration and conservation of works of art and craft on paper, textile and related supports (2015) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter