Introduction to Typography
Completed by Emily Mae Kerr
March 17, 2025
23 hours (approximately)
Emily Mae Kerr's account is verified. Coursera certifies their successful completion of Introduction to Typography
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 Elements And Principles
- Category: Layout Design
- Category: Design Research
- Category: Visual Design
- Category: Typography
- Category: Design Strategies
- Category: Design
- Category: Art History
- Category: Information Architecture
- Category: Creativity
- Category: Graphic Design
- Category: Graphic and Visual Design
