GD 201 - Typography

Prerequisites, GD 102, GD 103, sophomore standing and graphic design major or art or art history or graphic design minor or consent of instructor. Corequisite, GD 200. This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, and computer generated typography and logo type. This course begins as a micro investigation of individual type anatomy and progresses to a macro study of continuous text and multi-page layout. Study objectives include an introduction to semantics and foundations specific to typography such as defining a grid, font development, hierarchy, and appropriate use of type pairing and type styles. Graphic Design majors must receive at least a “B” in GD 201 in order to satisfy their major requirements. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits