DDP 112 - Digital Typography

    Recent Professors
    Mari Abril
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DDP 112
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This comprehensive course emphasizes the use of typography in the design process for use in branding, marketing collateral, web development, and film. The study of letter forms and fundamental typographic principles will be covered. Students study typography terms, type as image, and typography's relationship to message making and meaning with an emphasis on understanding current and historical typographic trends including the importance of technology in the development of their own type face including digitizing for use on the computer. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None