DMA 4 - Introduction to Typography

    Recent Professors
    Ralph Castro Acosta
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Formerly ART 56. This graphic design course explores the fundamentals of typographic form with a close examination of the architecture of letterforms, alphabet construction and wordmarks. Students learn the appropriate use of specific families of type for work in the field of graphic and communication design. The intersection of type as visual language and expressive at form explored from historic, theoretic and aesthetic views.
    Usually Held
    Wed 12:50pm–4:00pm