Typographic Design
This class is an investigation of all things type related. Students will develop an eye for type and understand how to use it effectively in their design work. Topics include the principles of good typography, type terminology and history, font selection and pairing, letter, word and line spacing, typographic hierarchy, paragraphs and layout, character and paragraph styles, using a grid, trends in typography and the importance of type as the foundation of graphic design. Class projects cover a range of applications in print and digital media.