Introduction to Typography Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Talking Type
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Introduction to typography terminology
- Understanding type anatomy
- Measurement systems for type
- Basic classification of type styles
Module 2: Typefaces and Their Stories
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Historical evolution of typefaces
- Case studies: Bembo, Didot, and Clarendon
- Design significance of Futura and Helvetica
- Exploring Scala Sans and its contemporary context
Module 3: Putting Type to Work
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Principles of typesetting
- Text alignment and justification
- Spacing and grid systems
- Establishing visual hierarchy
Module 4: Making Meaningful Type
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Using type for expressive communication
- Designing with typographic contrast
- Creating visual impact through arrangement
- Integrating meaning and form in typography
Module 5: Final Project
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Design a full-scale typographic poster
- Apply principles of hierarchy, spacing, and alignment
- Submit for peer review and feedback
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to page layout software such as Adobe InDesign
- No prior design experience required
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Identify and use core typography terminology
- Explain the historical and cultural context of major typefaces
- Apply typesetting principles effectively in design projects
- Create expressive typographic compositions
- Design a professional-quality typographic poster