DES 225 History & Design of Typography
Exploration of the history of letterforms including exercise in design and applications in contemporary design practice. In this introductory class, students learn the rules, conventions, terminology, and anatomy of letterforms while focusing on the historical, cultural, and aesthetic character of type. Best practices in setting type will be employed with the principles of hierarchy and spatial organization.
Credits
3
Prerequisite
DES 122 w/ C- or higher.
General Education
Arts & Humanities
Course meets International Requirement