COMM 2200 - Typeface Design

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every third semester.

In this course students design an uppercase sans serif typeface. Students will learn traditional letterform proportions, foundation concepts in typeface design, and the unique aspects of letterform design for optimal screen-reading. The final typeface will be presented in a poster design that explains the background research and design rationale of the typeface. Lectures on the history of typography and experimental typography will augment the course.

Prerequisite(s): COMM 3810 or permission of instructor.