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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....

Top reviews

AS

Apr 12, 2021

This was an excellent course. I learned a whole lot about typography. The videos and assignments were interesting and challenging. I'm happy I was able to complete this course and highly recommend it!

SK

Jun 4, 2020

Loved that the main typeface study was carried out throughout this course. Loved beginning with the writing assignment and then evolving into a full on typographic poster. Very fun and informative

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By Niña E

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Sep 5, 2016

Clear speech in video and instructions.

By Riya A

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May 15, 2021

Excellent course and fun assignments!

By Patty N

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Sep 13, 2016

Enjoyed the history of the typefaces

By Khoo W W

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Jun 17, 2016

Very good as an introductory course!

By Muhammad A

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Mar 11, 2022

The course was great but not deep.

By Diana N V

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Jul 19, 2020

I learn many new things, thank you

By J-Man

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Mar 25, 2019

Well made and instructive course.

By Joy S

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Aug 20, 2018

surprisingly interesting and cool

By Jennie L

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Sep 21, 2016

Great Course! Strongly Recommend!

By Geeshian A

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Jul 4, 2019

Very informative, great content

By Deb S

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Jan 27, 2017

Good introduction to the topic.

By Tarun V M

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Apr 25, 2020

explored a lot in typography

By Brooke K

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Aug 6, 2018

great course, i learnt a lot

By Bruce R

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Feb 5, 2017

Fascinating and organized!

By Abhishek T

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Oct 25, 2020

Kind of basic of basic

By Vani C

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Jul 9, 2020

It was very insightful

By Tatiana D

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Dec 30, 2019

Loved the instructor!

By arshla j

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Sep 24, 2016

Enjoyable experience.

By Manisha

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Sep 11, 2020

interesting and good

By Boula N S

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Mar 8, 2019

It is a great course

By rwaa h

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Jun 19, 2019

i think it is good

By Nat N

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Jun 8, 2016

really good intro.

By Aldair A I L

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Oct 7, 2022

No tan atractivo

By Reeha K

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Aug 14, 2020

Fun & Informative

By Matt A

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Mar 28, 2016

Very informative.