87117 VC Technology: Visible Language

6cp
Undergraduate

This subject introduces students to historical and contemporary design, production and applications of typographic form. The lecture series explores the role of technological developments and social change in type design. Studio practice emphasises hand-generated processes which are then translated in the computer laboratory where software programs (Illustrator and Photoshop) are introduced.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $612.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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