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Typography

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-111-165

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Course Description

10-111-165 TYPOGRAPHY ...explore history and application of type in graphic design, develop an understanding of type in relation to hierarchy and use type as an image or expression through designs. Course content covers letterforms, spacing, spatial mechanics, color strategies, form and function. (Corequisite: 10-111-125, Layout & Composition)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Investigate the history of type.
  2. Explore the strategy and methods used in classifying type.
  3. Examine the factors that can affect the legibility and readability of a design.
  4. Examine the relationship between form and content in the layout of designs.
  5. Examine the process of designing an original font.
  6. Identify typographic terminology and measurement
  7. Explore grid structure in multi-page layouts
  8. Identify typographic structural elements and anatomy
  9. Analyze successful typographic designs and trends

Class Details

Class Number:
83402
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Kristy Grathen
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$502.80 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
08/21/24 - 10/14/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online
08/21/24 - 10/09/24 W
9:30 AM - 1:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT303

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost