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Course Description

Why is Helvetica so widely used? Sans Serif or Serif? If these questions sound familiar, this course is just your type. While learning typography, students consider type classifications and production, with an emphasis on the mechanics of type, including measurements, type spacing, and composition. The anatomy of basic letterforms and letter indication are also explored. Students in this course produce a small booklet or a poster.

 

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign highly recommended. 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Typography I
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jun 01, 2024 to Aug 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Student must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • No Class Meeting(s): 7/6/24
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method: Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
  • Course details subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
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