Introduction to Typography
Completed by Emily Garverick
July 19, 2017
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: Graphic and Visual Design
- Category: Typography
- Category: Design
- Category: Design Strategies
- Category: Design Research
- Category: Art History
- Category: Creativity
- Category: Information Architecture
- Category: Peer Review
- Category: Visual Design
- Category: Layout Design
- Category: Design Elements And Principles
