Typography

Catalog description

Emphasis is on the practical application of typographic elements and on typography as an exclusive element of design, as it relates to the principles of good design and visual communication. This is web-based course. High speed internet, Adobe Creative Suite CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat), the textbook and access to a scanner and printer are required. In addition, students need a typography ruler that shows picas, points and inches; a sketch pad; and pencils and markers. The student is expected to have a working knowledge of current versions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat. This can be achieved through GRA1111C. Additionally, instructor-prepared videos are available as a refresher.