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Course Description

An in-depth understanding of typographic concepts and methods is essential for effective visual communication. Students examine the evolution of the alphabet and the history and basics of typographic style (with an emphasis on 20th-century type design and application). Projects help students understand the difference between legibility and readability and develop a discerning eye and the ability to create effective and expressive type designs. The impact of technology on type design and the work of typographic innovators are discussed. Online sections require access to a scanner. Prerequisites: none

Course Length - Online 9 weeks

Learner Outcomes

  • The measurements and terminologies of the art of typography
  • Typeface classification
  • Typographical refinements
  • The aesthetics of designing typographical compositions
  • Typographical factors concerning readability and legibility

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • Know their way around the current world of typographic resources
  • Understand the history and evolution of written and typographic languages
  • Know how typography is used today and about career paths in typography
  • Understand the essential role typography plays in graphic/communications design
  • Know how to work with type and lettering in design projects
  • Know how to access type, build and organize a personal typographic library
  • Know how to use type in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (at a beginning level)

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Typography 1
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 05, 2023 to Aug 06, 2023
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
CE Tuition non-credit $890.00 Click here to get more information
Faculty/Staff Waiver non-credit $890.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 05, 2023
Instructors
Section Title
Typography 1
Type
Online
Dates
Aug 28, 2023 to Oct 29, 2023
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
CE Tuition non-credit $935.00
Faculty/Staff Waiver non-credit $935.00
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 01, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 28, 2023
Instructors
Section Title
Typography 1
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 09, 2023 to Dec 17, 2023
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
CE Tuition non-credit $935.00
Faculty/Staff Waiver non-credit $935.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 12, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 09, 2023
Instructors
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