DES 3620 - Typography

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Study of basic layout, lettering, type design, identification of styles, and typographic history. Students learn how to use type as a basic element of graphic communication, how the use of different typefaces visually communicate a desired effect, and fundamental terminology of type specification. Consists of lectures, quizzes, and ongoing typographically-related projects intended to be of portfolio-quality. Course fee required. Dual listed with ART 3620 (students may take only one course for credit). Prerequisite: DES 2500 (Grade C- or higher). FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Studio

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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