GDT 100: Typography I

online available

This is an introduction to the evolution/principles of typography concentrating on typographic form and classification, type as form/image, display type, text type, typographic relationships, readability/legibility, grid systems, fundamental design principles and page layout. Assignments investigate typography as an element of design whose form and purpose is to achieve successful, informative and expressive visual communication. Students must be proficient with desktop/personal computers.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; GDT 104 minimum grade "C"

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Summer 2020 Fall 2020 Winter 2021 Summer 2021 
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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 45
Total Hours 90

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