This is an introduction to the evolution/principles of typography concentrating on typographic form and classification, type as form/image, display type, text type, typographic relationships, readability/legibility, grid systems, fundamental design principles and page layout. Assignments investigate typography as an element of design whose form and purpose is to achieve successful, informative and expressive visual communication. Students must be proficient with desktop/personal computers.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; GDT 104 minimum grade "C" or (GDT 106 and GDT 107, minimum grade "C")
Class offerings by semester
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Class offerings by semester is offered as a planning tool. Please refer to the course
schedule to see the specifc time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Evening Class (after 5 p.m.)
| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 4 |
| Lecture Hours | 45 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 0 |
| Other Hours | 45 |
| Total Hours | 90 |