COMM 6570 - 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.

When Offered: Spring term annually.

Cross Listed: Cross listed with COMM 4570.

Credit Hours: 3