Module Details

Module Code: DESI6025
Title: Typography: Editorial
Long Title: Typography: Editorial
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces both the technical and communicative aspects of editorial typographic design in relation to graphic design. It concentrates on the skills and abilities of spatial arrangement in the layout of text in relation to other design elements.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Differentiate the main indicators of editorial design as opposed to typographic design in a broader context through research
LO2 Use appropriate design methodologies in relation to editorial design.
LO3 Apply the skills and principles appropriate to editorial design layout in relation to set briefs.
LO4 Create an appropriate final outcome for editorial design in relation to set briefs.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
11770 DESI6007 Typography Introduction
12288 DESI6025 Typography: Editorial
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Research and Analysis
Students will undertake research to broaden their understanding of editorial design and its application within the context of graphic design.
Design, Exploration and Development
This module encourages students to explore expressive ways of conveying editorial design through using and exploring techniques such as: line length, column widths, margins, grids, running heads, folios, pagination, sub-heads, and headlines in relation to editorial design. Students are encouraged to explore print and digital formats. Print outcomes may include books, magazine, journals or reports for example. Students are supported in translating these outcomes to digital formats through websites, apps, blogs etc.
Final Artwork Presentation
Students will be encouraged to consider a final outcome holistically in the appropriate application of editorial design applicable to the final outcome such as magazine design and book design as defined by set briefs, in print and digital formats.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Editorial skills
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Layout project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Multi-page layout project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Lab/Studio Based Practical Every Week 4.50 4.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research, idea generation and developmental process for projects Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ellen Lupton. (2010), Thinking with Type, 2nd. Princeton Architectural Press, [ISBN: 97815689693].
  • Kimberly Elam. (2004), Grid Systems, Princeton Architectural Press, [ISBN: 1568984650].
  • Josef Müller-Brockmann. Grid systems in graphic design, [ISBN: 9783721201451].
  • Robert Bringhurst. (2013), The elements of typographic style, 4. Hartley & Marks, Point Roberts, WA, [ISBN: 0881792128].
  • Jost Hochuli; [translated by Charles Whitehouse]. (2008), Detail in typography, Hyphen Press, London, [ISBN: 0907259340].
  • Cath Caldwell. (2014), Editorial Design Digital and Print, 2nd. Laurence King, p.240, [ISBN: 1780671644].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 3 Mandatory