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AXD 253 - Typography

Credits 3
Studio / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: AXDG Majors or permission of instructor
Typography basics. An introduction to the history and creation of letterforms and the relationship between content, typefaces, and the page. Assignments focus on the beauty and structure of text, use of basic letterforms, expressive typography, typographic grids, contrast and legibility.
Graded