Introduction to Typography

Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on screen and in print, yet it is always made up of images and words to create a communication goal. This four-course sequence exposes students to the fundamental skills required to make sophisticated graphic design: process, historical context, and communication through image-making and typography. The sequence is completed by a capstone project that applies the skills of each course and peer feedback in a finished branding project suitable for a professional portfolio.The goal of this specialization is to equip learners with a set o

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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.

Time: 10h

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Anther Kiley

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Anther Kiley is a designer and design educator based in Providence, RI. He holds a BA in history from Princeton University and an MFA in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). He is currently adjunct faculty in the Graphic Design department at RISD, and previously co-directed the Program in Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Anther's commissioned design work includes exhibition, print, web, and product design. Since 2016, he has been developing Cardkits, a line of paper toys for children. https://cardkitstoys.com/

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By Shruti K on 19-Feb-17

Very cool, simple course. I had no idea that fonts could be so interesting. :)

By NINAD K on 20-Aug-16

Really good course! The assignments are very well designed and just make you to learn more about typography.

By Francois C on 14-Apr-16

As a self-taught designer, this course helped me learn a lot more about typography than good ol' hands-on experience has, to date. Great course. Thanks so much! :)

By Ananda N on 21-May-17

Great Course, So enjoyed it. Wish there was a follow up or 2.0

By Robin R on 5-May-16

Fantastic course!

By MARIO Z A on 20-Apr-16

This was a quite technical course which allowed me to learn a lot about typography and how it works. I found the video material very interesting and liked how all the assignments were linked to one other by building off each other. Great course!

By Bradley T D on 10-Apr-16

I think the most important thing of an online course is to arouse the curiosity so I can continue my exploration on the topic. This course has made it.

By ÃŽÂ—ÃŽÂ»ÃŽÂ¯ÃŽÂ±ÃÂ‚ ÃŽÂ¤ on 13-Nov-16

i love it

By Mark S on 21-Mar-16

Lectures are great - very informative and interesting. I appreciate the work that went in to creating the course!

By Uriel A A R on 22-Sep-16

Great course on typography. It gives great historical background on various typefaces and explains a lot of the technical pieces to them as well.

By Keith W on 9-May-16

The course material is very informative and delves into the history and evolution of typography. The assignments are very interesting and help understand the concepts better.

By Shibu P on 27-May-17