ARTS3712 · Fine Arts
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course explores the functional and experimental application of typography for visual communication across a variety of scales, contexts, and media. Students will expand on principles of 2D design while gaining fundamental skills in the application of typography through Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Additional topics include principles of composition, typographic grid, pacing, structure and meaning, publication design, craft, and print production. Class time will consist of in-class demos, studio-based practice, supporting projects, and critical reflection, with outside of class work required.
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4.0 / 5
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Challenge
4.2 / 5
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Attendance
4.0 / 5
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Assignments
3.7 / 5
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Weekly effort
~6
hours per week
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 section