Are you interested in Graphic Design? Interested in how letter forms, technology and fonts impact communication? Looking to create portfolio pieces for Communication and Graphic Design college programs? Perhaps this course will be of interest to you! Check it out- and it is still available this summer. For information on late registration, visit this page!

HAD 146 Typography for Graphic Design

Learn the basics of Typography, the cornerstone of contemporary Graphic Design. You’ll learn the history of typography and its role in communication. Typographical approaches by such designers as Marion Bantjes, David Carson and Neville Brody will be discussed. Topics will include the anatomy of letterforms, and the influence of technology on the development of different fonts. You’ll create hands-on projects in a variety of media to create expressive type-driven design solutions and sophisticated portfolio pieces.