Graphic design is telling a story by using both images and text. With that definition in mind, this course will focus on the textual elements of graphic design. From the history of typography, the difference between type, fonts and text as well as exposure to typography spacing, students will learn the value of selecting the best kind of type and combinations of fonts to get their message across in a visually pleasing manner.
This course is part of the Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
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Appreciate the history and future of typography as an artform.
Compare and contrast the similarities and nuances between the concepts of typography, fonts and text.
Work with the various aspects of spacing type, includingleading, kerning and tracking.
Skills you will gain
- Color Theory
- online design
- textual elements
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
History of Typography
Typography, Fonts and Text
Typography Spacing & Sizing
Design Programs and User Experience
Reviews
- 5 stars78.63%
- 4 stars17.52%
- 3 stars1.70%
- 2 stars1.70%
- 1 star0.42%
TOP REVIEWS FROM TEXTUAL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN: FONTS, TYPOGRAPHY, AND SPACING
A lot of fun! Learned the anatomy of typography, as well as the optimal combination of different fonts according to the purpose of my design.
Great course by all standards which opens you up to typography and how to go about it in designing
Easy to understand and well explained by the professors.
I now know how to work with text much more effectively.
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