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DES M133

TYPOGRAPHY I

  • 3 units

Introduces the fundamentals of typography, letterforms, typographic terminology, and methods. Explores type families, grid construction, typographic hierarchies, organizations, and selecting and combining type. Surveys the histories of some important typefaces and the conventions and best practices that govern how type is organized, composed, and set; and explores the expressive potential of typography.

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