VAR-2008 Typography
This course will provide an introduction to and understanding of practical, day-to-day techniques of typography, typographic basics--i.e. type faces, points, picas, leading, column measure, and font layout--copy fitting and proofreading, aesthetics of typography, font identification, and trends in the print and type industry. This course is designed for anyone involved with type, whether in sales, purchasing, or production. It also is beneficial to those involved with the printing process or desktop publishing. Software taught includes an advanced study of InDesign and Quark Xpress. (Old #: DES2008)
Prerequisite
Complete VAR-2016 with a minimum grade of D-.