DES 2710 - Typography I

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic anatomy of letterforms and articulate the nomenclature used in typography. 2. Outline the history and evolution of type to classify and compare typefaces. 3. Give examples of appropriate type selections for specific projects. 4. Integrate the use of typographic grids in construction of page and interface layouts. 5. Reorganize content and produce work that demonstrates visual hierarchy and expression through type. 6. Evaluate the function vs form relationship of type to legibility and use. Course fee required. Prerequisites: DES 1300 (Grade C or higher); AND IXD 1300 (Grade C or higher) (can be concurrently enrolled) or SE 1400 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2014 - 08/14/2015 

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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