DSGN 106 - Typography I

    Recent Professors
    Lindsay Ann Jonkers, Hien Nguyen, Sean Bacon, James B. Bowman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is the first in a series of courses about typography. Emphasis is placed on learning foundational type skills and applying them to solve typographic problems. Topics include type selection, styles, terminology, construction, classifications, typesetting, spacing, layout, hierarchy, accessibility, and history. Instruction incorporates both hand-rendering and computer tools. This course is intended for graphic design students, interaction design students, and anyone interested in typography.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–4:10pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–5:10pm