Certificate in Advanced Typography: Designing for Reading (DE424154Q)
Course Code |
QF Level |
QF |
QF Validity Period |
Study Mode |
Duration | |
DE424154Q | 4 | 20/000474/L4 | 15/07/2020- 31/08/2026 | Part-time | 12 hrs (~1 mths) |
Remarks: |
(1) Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the programme is cancelled. |
(2) This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4). |
(3) Teaching Language: English (supplemented with Cantonese if necessary) |
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A government subsidy Vplus is available for our part-time students of QF registered programmes, including the abovementioned.
Eligibility: | HK Permanent Resident Identity Card holders |
Reimbursement %: | 60% |
Max. Reimbursement: | HK$36,000 |
Ceiling No. of Prog.: | More than one eligible programme (until used up of the max. reimbursement) |
Application Period: | Within 30 days from the programme commencement |
Programme Objectives
- Describe the typographic and document design theories that make typography work for supporting reading;
- Apply aesthetic and digital craft skills on character, paragraph, list, table, object and page levels using industry-standard page layout software; and
- Make appropriate and informed orthographic and typographic decisions when designing with complex text matter to support different modes of reading.
Programme Outlines
Typography is not just about the styling of text - it shapes how we read and engage with information. This course explores what makes typography work for reading and advanced aesthestic and digital craft skills that enable that.
This programme takes an in-depth look at the technics and thinking behind good typography that works. The focus is not type as a conceptual or expressive element, but a lucid vehicle for textual content to support different contexts and modes of reading. Digital craft knowledge will be complemented by theory of typography and document design. Suitable for practising communication designers who are interested in elevating their craft skills and typographic knowledge for creating usable and aesthestically sound documents.
- The role of typographer
- Theory of typography and document design
- To describe and measure type
- Legiblity of type
- Digital craft skills 1: Character and paragraph settings
- Graphic and spatial cueing
- Digital craft skills 2: Graphic and spatial cueing
- Orthography and details
- Typographic design practice
Commencement and Application
Intake | 2 |
Commencement | 17 Apr 2021 |
Target Completion | 15 May 2021 |
Class Day | Sat |
Class Time | 14:00 - 17:00 |
Venue | Wanchai / Online |
Early Bird Deadline | - |
Online Application | - |
Course Fee
Full Fee | HK$2,940 |
Early Bird Fee (10% off) | HK$2,646 |
bodw+ Member Fee (10% off) (details) |
HK$2,646 |
After Vplus Reimbursement (based on early bird fee) |
HK$1,058 (saved HK$1,588) |
➞ Payment Methods
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.
Entry Requirements
Basic Qualification
(a) | - | Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR |
- | Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR | |
- | Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; OR | |
- | Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; OR | |
- | Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written. | |
(b) | Applicants are required to have at least 1 year of relevant working experience. | |
(c) | Basic knowledge of graphic design (particularly page layout) is highly preferred. | |
(d) | An interview may also be required on a need basis. |
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.
Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience
Contact Us
3928 2777 peec.hkdi@vtc.edu.hk
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HKDI reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, course content and advertised course information.
HKDI保留修改課程內容、上課日期、或其他課程資料的權利。
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