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Aug 06, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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ART 203 Typography and Layout Credits: (3)
Basic principles of typographic design and typesetting will be studied along with letterforms, their development and present trends. How to select fonts and create a hierarchy of information in design will be emphasized. Student projects will demonstrate how visual layout and typographic composition can be used to communicate ideas. Requirement for Graphic Design Majors.
Learning Outcomes
- Discern type classifications with an understanding of letterform terminology and construction.
- Demonstrate an understanding of typographic measuring system copy fit text.
- Identify type styles and demonstrate appropriate usage in design.
- Demonstrate understanding of the history of type design including current trends.
- Organize information and establish a hierarchy of importance within a given text.
- Visually organize and communicate on single and multi-page documents.
- Create and edit style sheets for multi-page document design.
- Discuss and evaluate the class’s and the student’s own work as well as demonstrate an understanding of constructive criticism and self-analysis.
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