Type 2 is a rigorous introduction to the fundamentals of typography, with emphasis on the formal aspects of designing with typographic elements, and the responsibilities inherent in working with visible language. The course will focus on projects and exercises to allow students to become confident in handling the raw materials of letterforms, and the fundamental aspects of typographic composition, which include contrast, space, asymmetry, hierarchy, legibility, alignments, and structures. Historical and contemporary typographic issues are addressed as part of the introduction to the subject.
Requisites
Take INT-111, Type 1: Foundation