Graphic design is telling a story by using both images and text. With that definition in mind, this course will focus on the textual elements of graphic design. From the history of typography, the difference between type, fonts and text as well as exposure to typography spacing, students will learn the value of selecting the best kind of type and combinations of fonts to get their message across in a visually pleasing manner.
Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing
Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing
This course is part of Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
Instructor: Lori Poole
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What you'll learn
Appreciate the history and future of typography as an artform.
Compare and contrast the similarities and nuances between the concepts of typography, fonts and text.
Work with the various aspects of spacing type, includingleading, kerning and tracking.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module will cover the history of typography, baseline basics and the anatomy of a typeface.
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This module will cover the two main types of fonts and font pairings and hierarchy.
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2 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt
This module will cover typographical spacing and sizing, as well as the concepts of alignment, leading, tracking and kerning.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
This module will review using type in various computer design programs. You will also get a chance to practice your skills in designing a brochure or postcard, focusing on the use of type in your design.
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3 videos1 reading1 peer review
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VR
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Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
A lot of fun! Learned the anatomy of typography, as well as the optimal combination of different fonts according to the purpose of my design.
AG
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Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020
This course opened my mind in the Graphic Design World.
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Reviewed on Apr 8, 2020
Wonderful Course, Learned a lot about fonts and how to use them in posters or brochures.
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