Typography and Culture in Northern Italy

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This course will explore the history of typography while providing students with a cross-cultural outlook important to understanding the innovation of typography today. Students will examine typography’s rich history and the revolution of type in northern Italy and investigate how history can inspire innovation. The course will cover typographic and design history along with Italian history and culture. The course will review contemporary practices, projects and research in typography. The travel abroad will include visits to typographic museums, lectures, guest speakers, and hands-on experiences as students explore typography across cultures. This is a study abroad course and travel expenses will be incurred for this course. Instructor approval required.