VA304 Typography II
VA304 Typography II
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Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design
Nejira Mulahmetović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
Typography 2 is continuing from the base of Typography 1 and will utilize and further improve students' creative typographic potentials and, at the same time, expand their historical and theoretical background understanding. In this course, students will develop their personal ability to apply typography as a medium to convey meaningful typographic composition. Typography 2 will enable students to design highly sophisticated typographic communication design solutions. In a series of studio exercises, students will creatively be solving meaningful typographic design problems and experiment with typography expressive visual potential experimentally. Lectures, readings, projects, and presentations will inform a context to expand students' thinking and practice related to diverse forms of typography.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton;
Additional Literature
Graphic design New basic by Ellen Lupton web sourcesTeaching Methods
Ex cathedra lectures
Class discussions
Practical exercises
Projects
Screenings.
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, Project 1 Intro | lecture/disscussion |
| 2 | 1st Project lecture, concept development / studio work | discussion / project review |
| 3 | 1st Project studio work | discussion / project review |
| 4 | 1st project presentation / 2nd Project lecture, concept development / studio work | lecture / discussion / project review |
| 5 | 2nd Project studio work | discussion / project review |
| 6 | 2nd Project presentation / Midterm Project lecture, concept development / studio work | discussion / project review |
| 7 | Midterm Project Studio Work | discussion / project review |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM - Midterm Project Presentation | |
| 9 | 3rd Project lecture, literature review | discussion / project review |
| 10 | 3rd Project studio work | discussion / project review |
| 11 | 3rd Project Presentation and Critique | discussion / project review |
| 12 | Lecture | discussion / project review |
| 13 | Final project concept discussion | discussion / project review |
| 14 | Final Project studio work | discussion / project review |
| 15 | Final Project studio work | discussion / project review |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA304.1 | Course | Thursday 09:00 - 11:50 | B F1.24 (MAC Studio) | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Projects
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
18 hours ⏳ (9 week × 2 h)
Projects
30 hours ⏳ (10 week × 3 h)
Studio (lab)
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
midterm exam study
24 hours ⏳ (2 week × 12 h)
Final Project Preparation
48 hours ⏳ (4 week × 12 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [VA304] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| VA304 | Typography II | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | Junior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Nejira Mulahmetović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | ||||||||
| nmulahmetovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | Typography 2 is continuing from the base of Typography 1 and will utilize and further improve students' creative typographic potentials and, at the same time, expand their historical and theoretical background understanding. In this course, students will develop their personal ability to apply typography as a medium to convey meaningful typographic composition. Typography 2 will enable students to design highly sophisticated typographic communication design solutions. In a series of studio exercises, students will creatively be solving meaningful typographic design problems and experiment with typography expressive visual potential experimentally. Lectures, readings, projects, and presentations will inform a context to expand students' thinking and practice related to diverse forms of typography. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton; | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | ex cathedra lectures, class discussions, practical exercises, projects, screenings. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course, Project 1 Intro | lecture/disscussion | ||||||||
| Week 2 | 1st Project lecture, concept development / studio work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 3 | 1st Project studio work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 4 | 1st project presentation / 2nd Project lecture, concept development / studio work | lecture / discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 5 | 2nd Project studio work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 6 | 2nd Project presentation / Midterm Project lecture, concept development / studio work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Midterm Project Studio Work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM - Midterm Project Presentation | |||||||||
| Week 9 | 3rd Project lecture, literature review | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 10 | 3rd Project studio work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 11 | 3rd Project Presentation and Critique | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Lecture | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Final project concept discussion | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Final Project studio work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Final Project studio work | discussion / project review | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | Not Allowed | ||
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Projects | 3 | 50 | Not Allowed | ||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | Not Allowed | ||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 9 | 18 | Projects | 3 | 10 | 30 | |||
| Studio (lab) | 2 | 15 | 30 | midterm exam study | 12 | 2 | 24 | |||
| Final Project Preparation | 12 | 4 | 48 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 17/02/2026 | |||||||||