ART 249 - Graphic Communication 2

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Art History & Studio Art

Description:

In this course, students examine the history and evolution of typography as an essential element of graphic communication. Letterform anatomy, typographic terminology, font classification and use of extended font families are explored. Typographic principles of hierarchy, readability and legibility are applied in the visual manipulation of language as an art form.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ART 248 or instructor permission

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Studio

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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