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College Catalog 2022-2023 
    
College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ART 209 - Typography and Text Design

4.00 credits.
Typography is integral to the total design of all visual communication. This course introduces students to the history of typography and its importance in print, fine arts, product design, logos, websites, blogs, and other visual media. Students will learn to identify the component parts of the letterform and experiment with a variety of design techniques from traditional calligraphy to digital applications. Graphic designers, artist and writers will develop an individualized typographic voice and creative style.