VCT 1060 - Typography

1. Creative uses of type
2. Designing type
3. Layout design aspects
4. Legibility and readability
5. Physical attributes of type
6. The history of type
7. Type family classification
8. Type in a digital environment
9. Using grids

1. identify ancient writing systems and their influence on early typefaces.
2. describe the parts of a typeface.
3. recognize the influence of early typefaces on contemporary letterforms.
4. identify typeface characters from a practical perspective.
5. describe the difference between typesetting and typewriting.
6. compare the advantages and drawbacks to setting type on a computer.
7. describe typographic conventions and their appropriate use in different situations.
8. demonstrate how the appearance of a typeface can influence the message.

Courses and Registration