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Publish Date
05/14/2021 12:46:22
Typography
ARTC-1327
Credit Fall 2021
08/23/2021 - 12/12/2021
Course Information
Section 001
Distance Learning
MW 12:00 - 12:55
DLS DIL
Joseph Bullard
Section 001
Laboratory
MW 12:55 - 14:40
DLS DIL
Joseph Bullard
Office Hours
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T Th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Available Online
I am also available by appointment. Please email me at joseph.bullard@austincc.edu to schedule another time.
Course Requirements
Course Description
A study of letterforms and typographic concepts as elements of graphic communication. Emphasis on developing a current, practical typographic knowledge based on industry standards.
Course Prerequisites
ARTC 1413 or ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I
Course Rationale/Objectives
Typography is a foundation course for the graphic design curriculum. This course provides students the fundamental skill to design effectively with typography for work produced in Design Communication I, II, Typographic Design, and Portfolio.
Readings
Designing with Type (5th Edition) by Craig & Scala (Authors) ISBN-13: 978-0823014132
ISBN-10: 0823014134 available at ACC Bookstore and Amazon.
Course Subjects
|
Competency |
Topic |
Assessment |
Assignment Type |
|
1 |
Discover the basics of typography |
Type Scavenger Hunt |
Minor exercise |
|
2 |
Design with five classic typefaces |
Expressive Words |
Minor exercise |
|
3 |
Design a layout with text type |
Early Letterform |
Minor project |
|
4 |
Design a layout with text and image |
Visually Enhanced Quote |
Minor project |
|
5 |
Design a layout using a grid |
Grids |
Minor project |
|
Capstone |
Demonstrate knowledge of typographic fundamentals |
Brochure |
Major project |
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
What you’ll learn to do by the end of this course:
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Discover the basics of typography
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Design with five classic typefaces
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Design a layout with hierarchy
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Design a layout with text type
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Design a layout with text and image
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Design a layout using a grid
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Demonstrate knowledge of typographic fundamentals