DIGM 099 - Introduction to Typography

    Recent Professors
    Stacey Houghton, Jean McIntosh
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2022, Fall 2021
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Difficulty
    6.3Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2022 Sections
    View Fall 2022 sections of DIGM 099
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Advisory: ARTS 031A, and ARTS 033A OR DIGM 004. This course focuses on creating typographic solutions for graphic design. Key topics include an historical overview of letterforms and type classifications, factors contributing to the style and functionality of type face design, and the fundamental principles of typographic layouts and lettering techniques commonly used in graphic design. The anatomy of type and how typefaces communicate message/purpose are also covered in the course.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:20pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:55pm