ZTC Course & Resource
GD 144 - Typography
Course Discipline:
Graphic Art and Design
Course Institution:
Saddleback College
Created From ZTC Degree Grant Program
Resource
Typography Course
Resource Type:
Complete Course
Resource Format:
HTML (i.e., website)
Resource Platform:
Canvas Commons
Resource License:
CC BY-NC-SA
Author:
Steve Gonsowski - Saddleback College
Resource Description:
This project-based graphic design course introduces students to the principles of typography, layout, and visual communication through hands-on assignments in Adobe Illustrator. Over 16 weeks, students build technical skills and creative confidence by completing a sequence of design projects, including a Glyph Trace, Three Initials composition, Typographic Self-Portrait, Word Power design, Swiss Poster, Kerning Fix, and a final Magazine Spread.