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Course Description

This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of type, its characteristics, vocabulary and nomenclature, as well as creative uses of type and how it is integrated in successful design. Working with letterforms is a critical element to successful design. Explorations in this course include the examination of single letterforms, typographic classifications, information hierarchies and page layout. Projects explore the creative usage of letterforms as graphic and communication elements.

Course Outline

This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of type, its characteristics, vocabulary, and nomenclature, as well as creative uses of type and how it is integrated in successful design.

Notes

Contact:
(310) 206-1422
dca@unex.ucla.edu

Prerequisites

DESMA X 479.6A Design Fundamentals and DESMA X 481.99Z InDesign.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Review Sections
Section Title
Typography
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024 to Sep 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $875.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 02, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 02, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 03, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Enrollment limited.

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