Summaery 2014

Schritmuster/Type Specimen

Fakultät: Gestaltung, Studiengang: Visuelle Kommunikation (B.F.A.)

Since the earliest days of typographic printing the type specimen has been an important tool for those involved in the dissemination of printed texts. Available typefaces were shown in the sizes in which they were cast in metal or cut in wood, enabling printers to decide from actual examples which types would be most appropriate for the work at hand. A history of type specimens formed an integral part of this project and students were expected to carry out research in this area on their own. Practical work include designing type specimens for existing typefaces as well as for typefaces students designed themselves. An associated Fachkurs demonstrated the basics of type design and font production using digital tools.