Typography and Page Layout

The Typography and Page Layout Course introduces students to the world of professional fonts. Students learn how to use typography as a critical part of page layout, as they continue to build upon the concept of design introduced in previous courses. This course also trains students to define how the printed or viewed page looks as an integrated graphic element. Students participate in group discussions and critiques as they work through the projects using the latest publishing software.

Course Outline

• Fundamentals of Typography
• Typography and the Page
• The Page as Design
• Press Considerations