GRC 104 - Layout and Typography

Credits: 3

Description
Introduction to typography and digital page layout. Emphasis on typographical theory, terminology of traditional and digital processes, fundamentals of typographic design and layout, and design for publications and collateral.

Student Learning Outcomes

Categorize typography anatomy and classifications.
Create thumbnails and sketches that represent specified typography and design elements.
Scrutinize work based on design and typographic principles.
Illustrate effective use of grids and a hierarchy of information through typography and design treatments.
Design custom typography with a vector graphics editor and implement it using a page layout program that specifies formatting.
Compose type using a page layout program by controlling all character and paragraph formatting, including control over kerning and tracking, tabs and indents, leading.
Implement a font utility to organize and load fonts.
Create proportioning thumbnails, roughs, and comprehensive layouts.

Prerequisite: None