Introduction to Typography
Completed by Lesley Lynette Allen
March 5, 2024
23 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Master the technical terms and measuring systems used to measure and describe type.
Explore Western typography's history and leverage cultural, historical, and aesthetic associations when choosing and working with type
Learn typesetting and page layout—using hierarchy, grids, and composition—to create sophisticated typographic designs.
Synthesize established conventions with experimental approahces to design impactful typography that communicates meaningfully.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Design Thinking
- Category: Art History
- Category: Graphic and Visual Design
- Category: Layout Design
- Category: Typography
- Category: Graphic and Visual Design Software
- Category: Design Strategies
- Category: Design Elements And Principles
- Category: Design Research
- Category: Creativity
- Category: Information Architecture
- Category: Peer Review
