TYPOGRAPHY

Catalog description

Typography is the cornerstone of graphic design, but many beginning (and even experienced) graphic designers still have difficulties selecting the right type for the job. Students will learn how to choose, size, color and integrate type into their designs. Student will need the following to successfully complete the course: computer with broadband Internet connection; Adobe Illustrator (or equivalent vector-based drawing program) or Adobe InDesign (or equivalent layout program); and digital camera (cell-phone is okay). Pre-requisite: PITPT 119 and PITPT 129 or be concurrently enrolled in PITPT 129 with instructor's permission.