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Rensselaer Catalog 2007-2008 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2007-2008 [Archived Catalog]

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COMM 4570 - Typography


This course examines typography—the design of text. Students learn the fundamentals of how to choose appropriate fonts, design with type, and integrate text with graphics in print and screen-based compositions. Discussion topics include type anatomy, classification, measurement, readability, and legibility; typographic grids; type and technology; copy fitting and editing type.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: COMM 2610.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: Cross listed with COMM 6570. Students cannot obtain credit for both courses.

Credit Hours: 4



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