CISG 106 Typography and Letterforms

Students will learn to communicate effectively using type. By studying the history, the components of letterforms and classifications of type, students will create designs using type readably, directly, and with visual balance and coordination. Students will apply typographical terms, rules, and conventions to hands-on projects that emulate real-world design situations.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

CISG 106Typography and Letterforms

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will learn to communicate effectively using type. By studying the history, the components of letterforms and classifications of type, students will create designs using type readably, directly, and with visual balance and coordination. Students will apply typographical terms, rules, and conventions to hands-on projects that emulate real-world design situations.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Create artifacts that demonstrate their ability to use typography, elements, principles, and effects of design in a professional manner for different outputs.
  • Evaluate design artifacts.
  • Create a beginner portfolio.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies