DES 201 - Typography I

Institution:

Lander University

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces students to the essential qualities of typography in the context of design practice where typography is explored as both an art form and visual communication tool. Students complete a variety of projects that use type as an element of graphic design composition. They gain an understanding for recognition and classification and explore alignment, hierarchy, and legibility. This course introduces students to universal and essential qualities of typography in the context of design practice, serving as a foundation for upper-level design classes. Cross-listed with ART 260. Prerequisites: ART 103, ART 104, ART 105, and ART 106 or permission of the instructor. Two three-hour labs or three two-hour labs. Three credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

( ART 103 and( ART 104 and( ART 105 and( ART 106

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Studio

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lander.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 388-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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