ART 141 - Typography I

(3 CR)

Prerequisite(s): ART 131 and ART 140.

Studies the history of letter forms and typefaces and examines their uses in contemporary communications media. Emphasizes applications to specific design problems. Includes identification and specification of type, and uses current technologies for copy fitting and hands-on typesetting problems. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.