GD 307 - Advanced Typography

Prerequisites, GD 200, GD 201, GD 300, junior standing, and graphic design major, or art, or art history, or graphic design minor, or consent of instructor. GD 307 focuses on advanced typography principles and design exploring advanced concepts in typographic design and font design. Typographic exploration, type aesthetics and functional typography will be emphasized. Hand and computer graphic skills are reviewed and enhanced. The purpose of this class is to build upon one’s knowledge of typographic terminology, form, structure, and anatomy. Students learn by taking information given during class lectures and critiques and applying that knowledge to an assignment which reinforces practical design practices as well as developing a comprehensive typeface and specimen book. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits