GRPH 251 — InDesign and Typography
This course introduces document layout software InDesign to create page design as well as provides an introduction to the study of the letterform as a cornerstone of graphic design. In this course, students will learn the basic principles of visual concept, typography, and layout design by working on the projects such as letterhead, business cards, and brochure. It focuses on how typography and layout can be used as a communicative device as well as a graphic, compositional and expressive element. This will be accomplished through lectures, exercises, student team assignments, discussion, and exploration in and outside of the classroom. These skills are prerequisites for all those interested in transferring or for those interested working within the graphic design industries. Code 3 course fee.