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CDES 2101 Typography
Studio Art & Fashion Design Program
Florence, Italy
Dates: 8/27/19 - 12/20/19
CDES 2101 Typography
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Location: Florence, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Graphic Design
Instruction in: English
Course Code: TBA / CDES 2101
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 90
Prerequisites: Drawing I, 2D Design, Introductory knowledge of the Adobe Suite
DESCRIPTION
This course covers the fundamentals of typography, its theory, practice, technology, and history. Students will learn about the communication and structural aspects of typography and experiment with expressive means of using type to enhance meaning. Building on basic skills they will work on practical applications of advanced typographic design/systems as well as do a research project that concerns history. Students will also be introduced to traditional letterpress printing through the techniques and procedures for setting and printing metal and wood type. Experiments will result in projects such as posters, postcards, or small books.