| Course title | Computer typography |
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| Course code | NTI/PTY |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Lesson |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 3 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| 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 |
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| Course content |
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Lecture topics: 1. Historical development of typography, basic concepts 2. Typeface and its classification 3. Computer representation of fonts, font selection 4. Aesthetic principles of typesetting 5. Typographic minimum - basic rules of typesetting 6. Document and book structure, publication design 7. Types of publications and their specific requirements 8. Graphics for print 9. Printing technologies and prepress preparation 10. Typographic programs 11. Internal typesetting mechanisms in TeX 12. Font design 13. Discussion of current typographic production 14. Reserve Exercise content: 1. TeX and LaTeX, basic concepts, document skeleton 2. Working with fonts, environments, lists 3. Classes and packages, text breakdown, content 4. Tables 5. Typesetting of mathematical formulas 6. Definition of custom commands and environments 7. Counters, dimensions 8. Graphics 9. Working with color, multi-column typesetting, PDF generation 10. Cross-references, index 11. Advanced font features 12. Selected extension packages, typesetting programs 13. Practical exercises 14. Reserve
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lecture, Practicum
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course is aimed at introducing students to the basics of computer typography.
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| Prerequisites |
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The course is aimed at introducing students to the basics of computer typography.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Combined examination
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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