Typography Research

Catalog description

The course builds on fundamentals and skills taught in introductory and advanced typography courses by developing methods of investigation, research, and analysis, with the goal of enabling students to conduct independent research. Students will choose individual typographic topics to research (e.g. technology, psychology, history, aesthetics, imaging, writing systems, culture, and society). Course lectures will survey these topics. Students each give presentations on their topics and prepare a written a report. The course emphasizes individual initiative and seminar participation.