GD20: Introduction to Typography
Typography is an essential part of a graphic designer's skill set! This course takes a broad look at this fascinating topic; from the history of typography to technical details such as readability to creative aspects including font choices and combinations.
Students complete a wide variety of technical and creative projects. During this class you'll get to:
- Design an ad three ways using different typefaces and layouts.
- Produce a self-portrait created entirely from type
- Create font cards to promote a specific font of your choice