TY2GC-History of graphic communication
Module Provider: Typography
Number of credits: 20 [10ECTS credits]
Level:
5
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Spring
Module Convenor: Mr
MJ
Andrews
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0
Email: m.j.andrews@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
The module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of Western European graphic communication from c. 1450 to the end of the twentieth century, in terms of the processes, tools and machinery, resultant artefacts, key practitioners and practical treatises. Particular focus will be on pictorial images in print, the book, and printed ephemera. The module builds on the Introduction to the History of Graphic Communication (TY1HG) providing a more in depth study of specialist topics.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Additional outcomes:
Students should develop a further understanding of methods of handling rare materials, together with an ability to record direct observations about printed artefacts. They should also develop skills of oral presentation and information handling.
Outline content:
The module will explore themes such as ‘the information explosion’, ‘from craft to technology’, ‘pictures into print’, ‘new processes’ and focuses on specific genres of printing, innovatory practitioners, and key treatises.
Topics such as the following will be included
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
A mixture of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars with student oral presentations, and a study visit will be used. Each weekly session consists of a 50 minute lecture followed by a 50 minute seminar. The observation and handling of original artefacts is emphasized and brought into as many sessions as possible.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 9 | 8 | |
| Tutorials/seminars | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Practicals | |||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | 4 | ||
| Total hours | 18 | 20 | 2 |
| Number of essays or assignments | 1 | ||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) | 1 (or Spring term) | 1 (or Autumn term) |
Assessment:
Coursework
Typically this will consist of two pieces of work: (1) an essay of approximately 2000 words on a topic related to the lectures, to be submitted by the end of the Spring term and contributing 60% to the overall coursework assessment; (2) a handout of about 1000 words to fit onto two sides of A4 to accompany the oral presentation in either the Autumn or Spring term which contributes 40% to the overall coursework assessment.
Relative percentage of coursework: 50%
Examinations
There will be one 2-hour examination with 3 questions to be answered.
Requirements for a pass
An overall mark of 40%
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September. Coursework will be carried forward if it bears a confirmed mark of 40% or more, otherwise it must be resubmitted by 1 September.
Last updated: 7 December 2009