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CDES 3215 - Typographic Aesthetics



Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ART 1101, ART 1141, ART 1501, ART 1531, ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, CDES 2222, and CDES 2225 with “C-” or better in each; or permission of department

Description: Students in this course conduct critical studies of typographic design with an emphasis on the meaning, application, and aesthetics of typography solutions by examining typographic form, function, and concepts. Students analyze and criticize the meaning of typographic form in various social, cultural and historical communication contexts. Students construct and design custom typefaces while further practicing and analyzing critical conceptualization, authoring, and research skills.



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