Introduction to Typography
CalArts course on letterforms, type anatomy, and using typography effectively in design.
California Institute of the Arts•By Anther Kiley
4.7
(5,300 reviews)•185,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. This course from the California Institute of the Arts covers letterform anatomy, typographic terminology, type families, and the principles of using type effectively in composition and design.
Skills you'll gain
TypographyGraphic DesignVisual CommunicationCompositionLayout
Syllabus
1
Typography and Letterform Anatomy2
Type Families and Classification3
Typographic Composition4
Hierarchy and Layout5
Typography in PracticeFree
Certificate: $49
Duration4 weeks
Effort3-4 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesEnglish, Spanish, Arabic
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