ART 321 - Typography Design Studio

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

This class is an introduction to the concrete and conceptual aspects of typography as a visual medium. The first half of the semester will deal with the technique requirements of typography (micro typography). The second half will deal with abstract compositional uses for typography (macro typography), integrating hand skills and computer as way to render type. Historical and current forms of alphabetic communications will be explored, along with the relationship to contemporary image-based communication.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

ART321

Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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