ARTD 142Typography

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Is a course that explores the art and concepts involved in producing successful typographic design, a fundamental component of visual communications. Topics include anatomy and classification of typefaces, legibility, readability, typographic meaning, and hierarchy. The course also covers type as a design element, spacing and alignment, type specification, and how type functions in various media. Students work with various software applications as they develop their understanding of letterform design and type organization. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.