ART 129 — Typography
This course will provide a beginning study of the art of typographical design and the refined use of typography as the communication tool of the graphic designer. Lectures will focus on the historical development of letter forms and their use in the designing of various typographical pieces meant for communication. Following discussions of letter design and typeface families, creative projects will be assigned that will involve the use of letter forms as key visual components, in designs, whose purpose it is to communicate in a creative way. These assignments will provide an opportunity for students to gain practice in the unique application of text, and the letter, as a design element.