Course detail

Printed Matter Design

FaVU-POGR2D-LAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course focuses on the fundamentals of typography, text layout, and graphic design of printed materials, with practical use of the professional layout tool Adobe InDesign CC. Students will gain an understanding of the complex issues of desktop publishing, including working with typefaces, graphic elements, images, and proper document preparation for both print and digital outputs. The course includes preparation of materials for various types of printing: digital printing, risograph, screen printing, or offset printing. It develops both the technical and aesthetic skills necessary for creating high-quality printed materials. Depending on the subject matter, the course alternates between lectures, presentations, and practical exercises.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Work independently in the Adobe InDesign environment
  • Apply principles of text layout and typography in print design
  • Design and prepare various types of printed materials (flyers, brochures, books, etc.)
  • Work efficiently with text, images, and graphic elements within a document
  • Prepare documents for both professional printing and digital distribution
  • Export outputs into appropriate formats based on the intended publication purpose
 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Elementary user knowledge of graphic editors.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

A prerequisite for receiving credit is attendance in class. Up to two unexcused absences are tolerated. Another requirement for passing the course is the submission of a final project (such as a personal portfolio, magazine, book, or zine), the specifics of which will be determined at the end of the semester based on the individual creative interests of the students.

Aims

The aim of the course is to develop students' skills in text layout and to teach them how to effectively use Adobe InDesign for professional outcomes in design or artistic practice.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Pavel KOČIČKA – Filip BLAŽEK. Praktická typografie. Praha: Computer Press, 2000. (CS)

Recommended reading

AMBROSE, Gavin a Paul HARRIS. Grafický design: formát. Brno: Computer Press, 2011. (CS)
AMBROSE, Gavin a Paul HARRIS. Grafický design: tisk a dokončovací práce. Brno: Computer Press, 2011. (CS)
ANTON, Kelly Kordes a Tina DEJARLD. Adobe InDesign CC: 2019 release. San Jose: Adobe Press, 2019. (EN)
Kristina NICKEL, Ready to print: habdbook for media designers. Berlin: Gestalten, 2011. (EN)
Muzika, František. Krásné písmo ve vývoji latinky II. díl. Paseka, Praha, 2005. (CS)
Vladimír BERAN a kol. Typografický manuál, Kafka design, 2002. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DES_B Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

- page and document
- object and linkage
- effects
- composition of text
- table styles and cell styles
- relation to Illustrator / Photoshop
- function find/replace
- thumbnails of separations and limit of printing ink
- export
- basics of pre-press for postscript