GAD 3012 - Typographic Principles

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course will focus on the fundamentals of typography in design - typefaces, their history, development and characteristics, typographic hierarchy, layout, rhythm, proportion and harmony, and the technical aspects of working with type in software that meets industry standards (Adobe InDesign/Mac platform). Specific topics include the formal characteristics of typography; historic typography; information hierarchies and layout; typographic systems; punctuation and special characters; setting text; legibility and readability; setting charts and tables; and preparation of typographic files for print.

Note: This course is open to Graphic and Interactive Design majors only.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GAD 2001 (0117) and GAD 2021 (0146)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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