CDE 2600 FUNDAMENTALS OF TYPOGRAPHY

An introduction to communication problem solving through the visual medium of typography. The fundamentals of typography and typographic design are explored in both experimental and practical projects.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

ART 2600

Offered

• Fall
• Spring

1. Introduce how typographic elements can be used as expressive elements for personal and professional applications.
2. Employ the tools of technology in producing typographic content, including typographic grid systems, layouts, and compositions.
3. Apply numerical concepts to create and apply typographic proportions and typographic hierarchy.
4. To deepen students' conceptual knowledge of typography, including typographic history and nomenclature.