GDES 311 Typographic Systems

College of Art, Media & Design School of Design

3 credits 90.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

This course investigates and defines the principles of typography in a communication context. Directed research based upon typographic norms addresses the issues of informational hierarchies achievable through visual form and structure as well as the editorial and expressive potentials of typography. Coursework is completed both using traditional and computer technologies. Students must have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, be concurrently enrolled in EMDI 202, or receive instructor approval.

Prerequisites EMDI*202 and GDES*212

This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: GDES*311, GD*306A, GRGD*311, GDES*313