Communication Design: Typeface Design at University of Reading on FindAMasters.com

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time Award winner

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The MA Communication Design: Typeface Design programme at the University of Reading offers a unique opportunity to blend practical skills with theoretical knowledge in a world-class research-intensive environment. This pathway allows for specialization in Typeface Design, focusing on the development of multiscript typefaces for text-intensive applications. With a highly international student body and a wide range of typographic scripts covered, this programme provides a global perspective on design. Entry requirements include a good undergraduate degree in a design-related subject or relevant professional experience. Graduates of this programme have excellent employment prospects, with opportunities in type design studios, publishing, and creative firms.

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The MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway combines the development of practical skills with the study of historical and theoretical issues, in a world-class research-intensive environment*.

This course integrates shared elements of study and pathway-specific elements. This Typeface Design pathway allows for specialisation and a deeper engagement with Communication Design.

The Typeface Design pathway focuses on the development of multiscript typefaces for text-intensive applications. Students work on defining, planning, and designing a multiscript typeface family, exploring issues of character complements, the development of family styles across scripts, and the relationship of convention and modernity in typeface design.

Entry Requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a design-related subject. For exceptional candidates without such a degree, you will need convincing evidence of relevant professional experience. In most cases, a relevant practice portfolio and an example of academic writing are also required. Shortlisted applicants are usually invited for interview.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £10,800

New international students: £22,350

Communication Design: Typeface Design

University of Reading Department of Typography & Graphic Communication

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The MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway combines the development of practical skills with the study of historical and theoretical issues, in a world-class research-intensive environment*.

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Communication Design: Typeface Design

University of Reading Department of Typography & Graphic Communication

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The MA Communication Design: Typeface Design Pathway combines the development of practical skills with the study of historical and theoretical issues, in a world-class research-intensive environment*.

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