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IPLUSO 27553

Conception of Multiples and Editable Objects

Experimental Illustration and Graphic Narratives (M) (IPLUSO)
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Understand the set of practices, skills, and techniques involved in producing editorial projects for print and/or web, in the fields of illustrated books, comics, and artist's books.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Cover Designer's Functions: - Composition; - Color; - Typography; - Illustration; - Information Hierarchy and visual semiotics. Captioning Functions: - Typography; - Pictography; - Speech Ballooning; - Onomatopoeias. Pagination and Content Functions: - Composition and Grids; - Colophon; - Editorial; - Dividers; - Page Numbering. Binding and Packaging Functions: - Production of zines and other experimental editable objects.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Understand the range of practices, skills, and techniques involved in producing editorial projects for print and/or the web. Identify the essential elements required to create an editorial object and ensure its technical reproducibility. Recognise different typologies of editable objects and issues relating to presentation and packaging. Acquire knowledge of colour, form, graphic composition, typography, editorial illustration, page layout, grids, composition, format, print media, online platforms, and related areas. Acquire introductory knowledge of paper engineering for the creation of pop-ups and movable books. Identify the appropriate file export formats for print and screen. Apply the concepts acquired in the curricular unit to a personal project, exploring appropriate tools to develop innovative solutions. Reflect on appropriate ways of reaching the target audience in accordance with the characteristics of the editorial project.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Bergström, B. (2008). Essentials of visual communication . Laurence King Publishing Ltd. Borges, H. (2009). Fanzines e as novas tecnologias . Tese de Mestrado. Porto: FBAUP Bringhurst, R. (2005). Elementos do Estilo Tipográfico . Cosac Naify. Cortez, A., Farrajota, M. (2025). Corta-e-Cola/Punk Comix. Chili com Carne. Gilbert, A. (Ed.). (2016). Publishing as Artistic Practice . Stenberg Press Klanten, R., Mollard, A., Hübner, M., & Commentz, S. (2011). Behind the zines: Self-publishing culture . Berlin: Die Gestalten Verlag. Lupton, E. (2017). O design como storytelling . GG Brasil. Lupton, E., & Phillips, J. (2008). Graphic design: The new basics . Princeton Architectural Press. Mateu-Mestre, M. (2010). Framed Ink . Design Studio Press.    
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    The teaching/learning process begins with an interactive oral presentation of the course content, allowing the student to gain a deeper understanding of the material and its relevance to technical-creative skills and professional development. The theoretical-practical approach, based on sharing case studies and completing two individual exercises, enables the student to develop technical, technological, and critical analysis skills.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Optional
  • EstágioInternship
    Não