MGDP 2080 - Applied Typography

Institution:

Hennepin Technical College

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Description:

In this intermediate level course the student will immerse themselves in the craft of typography. Focus will be to develop skills in typesetting, exploration of letterforms, type classifications, letter spacing, kerning, hyphenation logic, and all typographic conventions applied to control the aesthetic properties of type. Students will develop an appreciation for the beauty of typographic letterform, learn to solve design problems principally with type, create organizational hierarchy, instill appropriate rules and guidelines, as well as research and discuss great type design. (Prereq: MGDP1205) (BP) 3 cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hennepintech.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 995-1300

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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