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About the Course

Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. Typography predates modern graphic design by around 500 years; it is rich in rules, conventions, and esoteric terminology—but it remains an exciting space for invention and expression. In this rigorous introductory course, we will study, name, and measure the characteristics of letterforms. We’ll consider the pragmatic concerns involved in selecting and combining type. We’ll peek into the 
rich historical, cultural, and aesthetic histories of familiar typefaces. We’ll discuss time-tested conventions and best practices in setting type, as governed by principles of hierarchy and spatial organization. And we’ll explore the expressive, meaning-making potential of type. Informative lectures will be complemented by a series of three peer-assessed assignments, culminating 
in an opportunity to design a full-scale typographic poster. Please note that this is not a software course; a basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign or other 
page layout software will be assumed. You will need access to a computer and page layout software, such as InDesign, to complete the assignments....

Top reviews

BG

Aug 3, 2020

I thought the assignments worked really cohesively with one another. It helped to keep terms and skills in mind from one assignment to the next. The lecture videos were great, short, and to the point.

AS

Apr 12, 2021

This was an excellent course. I learned a whole lot about typography. The videos and assignments were interesting and challenging. I'm happy I was able to complete this course and highly recommend it!

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By Juan C R V

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Mar 25, 2023

Excellent course

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Dec 27, 2022

very good course

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Dec 3, 2021

I learned a lot!

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Oct 19, 2021

very good course

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Apr 7, 2021

Very informative

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Sep 23, 2020

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Sep 12, 2020

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Aug 24, 2020

Very good course

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Aug 20, 2020

Great experience

By Oscar A L L

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Aug 10, 2020

It was exciting!

By Saumya A

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Jun 18, 2020

Loved the course

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May 31, 2020

very good course

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Feb 1, 2018

Very nice cource

By OlgaYermolina

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Dec 1, 2017

very informative

By Gerald T

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Jul 20, 2017

Very interactive

By Pamela D

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Jan 4, 2017

Excellent course

By Jessika G

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Aug 10, 2016

Excellent Course

By Daniele C

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Apr 19, 2016

Great course!!!!

By Filipe C V H

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Apr 18, 2016

Excellent course

By Hazifa Y K

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Dec 12, 2020

Really Loved It

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Aug 23, 2020

It's wonderful!

By maria K

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May 6, 2017

Great course!!!

By Nayari C

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Sep 7, 2016

VERY NICE CLASS

By Zobia k

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Mar 19, 2023

A good course.

By Omaima M A

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Sep 28, 2022

it is helpful