— Letterforms & Typography

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Fundamentals of letterforms and typography. Characteristics of typefaces; formatting and composition of type. Principles of legibility, visual hierarchy, grid systems, and the integration of type and image. Learning Activities: Studio 4 hour(s), Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Priority given to Design majors. Credit Limitation(s): Not available for credit to students who have completed DES 022. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL). Learning Activities: Studio 4 hour(s), Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Priority given to Design majors. Credit Limitation(s): Not available for credit to students who have completed DES 022. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL).