DSGN 2151: Communication Design III: Typography

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Course Format Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 1.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h
Credits 3.0

Course Description

This course offers an in-depth study of typography skills for designers. Through the evaluation of typography as a core element of design, students explore the subtleties of type in relation to audience, page structure, and communication. They examine letterform anatomy, syntax, legibility, grids, messages, integration of type, and images as applied to page and screen layout.

Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 1251, 2151, or DSGN 2151.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in DSGN 1250.

Corequisite(s): DSGN 2155.

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