GDS 220 - Typography

3 Credit(s)

Focus of course will stress the refined use of typography as a design and communication tool. Students will study the history and classifications of letterforms and use it in the creation of various typographical designs and presentations. Typical projects may range from letter and alphabet design to the use of typographical forms as the feature design elements in graphic designs or page layouts.

Prereqs: GDS 105 with a grade of C or better
Course Type: Studio
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR PERF 105GA - Studio Art - Graphic Arts Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will explore letterforms and the history of topography.
CLO 2) Students will create dynamic typographic compositions that effectively communicate meaning.
CLO 3) Students will utilize font editing techniques and describe commercial type production methods.
CLO 4) Students will recognize and identify famous typefaces, typographers, and letterform anatomy.
CLO 5) Students will design effective compositions with text, information, and other visual assets to enhance concepts, communicate strong narratives, and solve visual problems.
CLO 6) Students will practice technical skills for type compositions utilizing the grid and create new font designs in various formats.