GRDE 2213 - Typography I

Prerequisites: GRDE 1109 or GRDE 1110 or permission of instructor Type is everywhere around us and acts as the primary visual component of our language. This course introduces fundamental elements and appreciation of letterforms, language, terminology, and use of typography in graphic design communications, and examines how typographic choices affect the meaning and reception of a message. Projects focus on problem solving through implementing basic design principles of typography to develop and sharpen skills required for the graphic design profession. 3 credits