ART 141 - Typography I

Institution:

Northern Virginia Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite is ART 140 or division approval. Studies the history of letter forms and typefaces and examines their uses in contemporary communications media. Emphasizes applications to specific design problems. Includes identification and specification of type, copy fitting, and hands-on typesetting problems. Use of the microcomputer as a tool is included in the instruction. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 323-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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