ART 215 - Typography

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This intermediate level course for graphic design majors concerns itself with the characteristics and design applications of type used in printed and digital matter. Students plan and produce a series of portfolio-quality projects to explore the use of type as a design element. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Use the principles of positive/negative space, rhythm, texture and composition in manipulating letterforms as design elements; Select appropriate typefaces that enhance verbal messages; Identify and categorize commonly used type families; Employ letter, word and line spacing that enhance the appearance and readability of type; Arrange and assemble display and text in a page layout relating it to other design elements; Apply typographic hierarchy to organize a page layout; Solve projects in a unique and creative manner; Produce content as an effective form of visual communication; Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ART 123 and ART 208

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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