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About the Course

Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. Typography predates modern graphic design by around 500 years; it is rich in rules, conventions, and esoteric terminology—but it remains an exciting space for invention and expression. In this rigorous introductory course, we will study, name, and measure the characteristics of letterforms. We’ll consider the pragmatic concerns involved in selecting and combining type. We’ll peek into the 
rich historical, cultural, and aesthetic histories of familiar typefaces. We’ll discuss time-tested conventions and best practices in setting type, as governed by principles of hierarchy and spatial organization. And we’ll explore the expressive, meaning-making potential of type. Informative lectures will be complemented by a series of three peer-assessed assignments, culminating 
in an opportunity to design a full-scale typographic poster. Please note that this is not a software course; a basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign or other 
page layout software will be assumed. You will need access to a computer and page layout software, such as InDesign, to complete the assignments....

Top reviews

JC

Jul 28, 2018

Loved that the main typeface study was carried out throughout this course. Loved beginning with the writing assignment and then evolving into a full on typographic poster. Very fun and informative

AC

Nov 25, 2016

I would have liked a few more / longer videos, but I really found the assignments helpful. I like how each one built off of each other, so the final project did not feel so overwhelming.

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By Pinnoju Y

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Sep 8, 2020

that was an excellent and wonderfull course

By Vlada S

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Jul 27, 2020

Very interesting and well-explained course.

By MALDENIYA A D S B M

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Jun 15, 2020

I enjoyed a lot. But its soo beginer course

By Vy N

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Nov 21, 2016

It was a nice class. I learned many things.

By Anne W

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Jun 25, 2016

Great tutor and introduction to Typography!

By Nicole F

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Jun 7, 2016

For a short course it worked out very well.

By Carla P L

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Apr 19, 2016

Loved it!!! Super helpful and fun! Amazing!

By Michelle O V

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Feb 28, 2021

Great course and definitely learnt a lot!!

By Mamadú S

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Sep 1, 2020

I learn a lot of new thinks. Great course.

By komeyl m

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Jul 12, 2020

Very good. Thanks to Coursera and CalArts.

By Huyen T N

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Jun 26, 2020

I have improved a lot. Thank you so much!!

By Deleted A

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Nov 8, 2018

Very intricate course, 5/5 great teachers.

By Haider A

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Oct 31, 2017

Amazing course, I definitely recommend it.

By Polly

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Aug 25, 2024

Interesting course, I enjoyed it so much.

By Roger V

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Mar 21, 2024

Good quality lectures and fun assignments

By Miqdam S

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Sep 2, 2022

Very well structured. Thoroughly enjoyed.

By Ayush A

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May 12, 2020

Incredible Assignments and a lot to learn

By Himanshu S

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Sep 7, 2019

Good Fundamental knowledge of Typography.

By Thomas M

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Jun 9, 2019

Thanks to this course, i learned a lot!!.

By SADIA A

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Oct 3, 2017

good course,for understanding typography.

By Isaac B

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Jun 6, 2017

Fantastic course and well worth the time.

By Sanda L

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Apr 27, 2016

Nice for practice and for some resources.

By Minh L

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Oct 28, 2024

Learn a lot of knowledge in this course.

By Lisa M L

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Nov 6, 2022

An excellent Introduction to Typography!

By Rafaya N

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Oct 2, 2021

It was great, I learned a lot of things.