ART 225 - Typography: Evolution & Application

This studio art course is intended to be an exploration of typography from prehistoric mark making through current international trends in typography. This art course traces the history and impact of typography on culture and will explore the human need to connect and communicate using type. Students will study letter forms, the design of social movements and cultural connections while engaging in projects which will combine historical perspectives of typography, investigation of culture and the impact of type, color and symbolism on visual communication. Students will develop a body of work which celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. This class is required for students enrolled in the AAS in Graphic Design. , Co-requisite: Co-requisite: ART-115.

• Art
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-2) Contact Hour(s)