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Chaffey College

Typography and Layout

Chaffey College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

Prerequisite: ARTGD-63 (formerly ART-63). Formerly ART-73. An Introduction to typography for visual communications in the graphic design industries. The class emphasizes the use of typography in the design process, including aspects of analytical and creative design through typical media. For example: a brochure, poster, or magazine ad. Considering typographic graphic design projects for traditional and emerging technologies. Students explore the evolution and classification of letterforms from ancient to contemporary, and feature the investigation of structure, format, legibility, and expression. Exercises include both hand and digital skills, with an emphasis on the application of typography. Transfer: CSU; UC

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