ART 239 — Advanced Typography
This second semester course will provide advanced instruction in the history, theory and practice of typography. Lectures will focus on the influence of visual art styles and technology on new font families that are created and introduced into the field of graphic design. Students will study best practices for using fonts that are available for their design work. Creative assignments will focus on the unique design possibilities of letterforms as images in pieces intended for mass communication.
Prerequisites: ART 129