GDES30005 Typography in Practice
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GDES30005 hard?
GDES30005: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Professional typography, from Gutenberg to digital: text setting, expressive and responsive type for graphic design.
After it you can
- Set clear, well-crafted text
- Use type expressively to fit a brief
- Build an industry-ready typography folio
What you need first
GDES20001 and GDES20002
Careers
Helps toward: Graphic designer, Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer
How it’s assessed
Projects 85%, Assignments 15%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is GDES30005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GDES30005?
- Needs GDES20001 and GDES20002.
- Does GDES30005 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 85%, Assignments 15%.
- How many class hours a week does GDES30005 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GDES30005 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate GDES30005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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