ART 260 - Typography

3 Credit(s)

An introduction to the study of the letterforms as a pillar of graphic design. A focus on how typography can be used as a communicative device as well as a graphic, compositional and expressive element within print and digital environments. Exploration of letterform anatomy analysis, measuring systems, and identification will all be foundational to the practical issues of setting and using type effectively within a composition.
Prerequisite(s): ART 190.