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Course Description

Books and other materials with typographic elements

This advanced typography course explores the use of typography as a means of communication through various applications among still, motion, environmental, and interactive platforms. Students refine their use of typography as it exists with other visual elements to arrive at individualized aesthetic and conceptual approaches. They develop strategies to enhance readability, create emphasis, structure, and organization. Through industry standard digital tools, they produce projects including a typeface design and a motion design project.

Prerequisites

Specific coursework required for Certificate Students, all other students should have equivalent experience.

In addition to the prerequisites information for this course, students should have a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Typography II
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Sep 23, 2026 to Dec 02, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $650.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List

Section Notes

  • Students 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): 11/25/26
  • 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. After registering for a course, visit your Extension Portal to view the information you will need to know about your course(s) including materials list, classroom details, online resource links, etc. Be sure to check your Student Portal regularly for course updates and changes.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
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