Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ARTS 57
Graphic Design-Visual Communication: Typography
Course Description
The course focuses on the interpretation of the elements and principles of design as applied to the use of typography in graphic design. An emphasis will be placed on the integration and selection of letter forms and type styles as they relate to the production of the printed page and interactive design. The software used includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the elements and principles of design, organization of design elements, materials and forms of communication as they pertain to typographic design systems.
- Analyze styles in typographic design, type selection, and type specification, in relation to new computer technology and interactive content.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ARTS 53
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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