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About the Course

Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. Typography predates modern graphic design by around 500 years; it is rich in rules, conventions, and esoteric terminology—but it remains an exciting space for invention and expression. In this rigorous introductory course, we will study, name, and measure the characteristics of letterforms. We’ll consider the pragmatic concerns involved in selecting and combining type. We’ll peek into the 
rich historical, cultural, and aesthetic histories of familiar typefaces. We’ll discuss time-tested conventions and best practices in setting type, as governed by principles of hierarchy and spatial organization. And we’ll explore the expressive, meaning-making potential of type. Informative lectures will be complemented by a series of three peer-assessed assignments, culminating 
in an opportunity to design a full-scale typographic poster. Please note that this is not a software course; a basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign or other 
page layout software will be assumed. You will need access to a computer and page layout software, such as InDesign, to complete the assignments....

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Ffirstly i need to say thanks to my university they provide me a best platform for learn more about my subject. And i get more knowledge from my forign mentors. I am Thankfully to your support.

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i really enjoyed this course and i liked the part where we interact with other artists around the world. i learned a lot about typography and i think it'm ready to continue in my journey with art.

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By Mohammad W M S

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Oct 12, 2020

Great course. I learned a lot of things that was unknown to me as graphic designer.

By Zuokemefa O ( Z

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Apr 15, 2020

If your looking to improve your knowledge about typography, your in the right place

By GISER

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Mar 5, 2020

I think the whole course was very good in terms of content and general was amazing.

By �SAGNIK K

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Jun 28, 2020

I'm very much grateful to coursera for organizing this type of informative course.

By John M

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Sep 13, 2019

Anther does a great job introducing and opening you up to the world of typography.

By Jose A G R

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Aug 16, 2019

Great course, easy to understand, a teacher with a lot of knoledge on the topic...

By Ken M

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Jul 9, 2017

Wonderfully informative intro to typography, its history and creative application.

By Olena T

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Jun 5, 2017

Great course that covers basics you need to know in order to move in GD direction!

By Magdalena S

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Mar 2, 2017

You will never look at any text/page/book/poster the same way again. Great course!

By Ashley K

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Dec 16, 2016

I learned quite a bit for it just being introductory. Would definitely recommend.

By Monika R

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Apr 13, 2021

Excelente curso, só a plataforma que deixou a desejar na hora de avaliar colegas.

By S U H

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Dec 21, 2020

Well organized lessons. Professional lecture. Good inspirations and course tools.

By Smith B

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Aug 25, 2020

Thank you so much for the interesting curriculum. It helps broaden my creativity.

By Sandhya S

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Jun 1, 2020

This was an interesting course and I have gained a new perspective on typography.

By Suvra D

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Feb 5, 2020

The course is really exciting and fun. I got to learn many new things. Thank you!

By Balaji A

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Mar 19, 2018

Lots of interesting insights about the typo and the excerises we really engaging.

By Francesca S

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Jan 22, 2018

It was a great opportunity to learn the basics of typography. I truly enjoyed it!

By Govindarajan S

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Jun 27, 2016

Excellent coverage. The assignments are good and the quality of the video is gret

By Thamonwan L

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May 1, 2020

This course is very organized an useful. Videos are well-made and very detailed.

By Valentina S

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Aug 3, 2019

Great start in typography and very useful practical assignment. Highly recommend

By Allison W

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Jan 14, 2019

This was a thoroughly enjoyable course. I wish there was another followup to it!

By Marta D C A

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Jan 18, 2018

beautifuly taught, perfect introduction and instruction. Do highly recommend it.

By Muhammad A Y

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Dec 27, 2017

i really thankful to coursera . and learn most important skill about typography.

By Cristina L F

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Dec 11, 2017

Easy way in understanding type and getting extra insights on typographic design.

By Keith W

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Jun 8, 2016

I work with type regularly for my job, and I still learned a lot in this course.