Introduction to Typography
Completed by Lisa Smith
February 12, 2026
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: Typography
- Category: Design
- Category: Creativity
- Category: Design Strategies
- Category: Visual Design
- Category: Information Architecture
- Category: Art History
- Category: Graphic Design
- Category: Design Elements And Principles
- Category: Design Research
- Category: Layout Design
- Category: Peer Review
