Typography I

Catalog description

This course is a study of the genesis and evolution of alphabets, typeface and typographic design. This course analyzes the graphic designer's working relationship with the commercial printing industry. Emphasis on graphic techniques, desktop publishing, and videographic imaging, as well as course practice in handlettering, sign-writing, transfer type, and copy-fitting. This course is taught in the Macintosh Digital Arts Lab using current software. Course includes 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab per semester. Course fee.