Ontario College of Art & Design

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GDES 1B17
Typography 1
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
In this introductory studio course letterforms and words are examined with respect to their anatomy and structure. Through developmental and sequential rendering exercises this course will focus on the exploration of the formal and conceptual relationships between letters and words. Letterforms and words are an integral part of the world of communication and this course will demonstrate how these forms work as signs, both iconic and symbolic.
Notes: Required for Graphic Design and Advertising students.
Course was last updated June 23, 2011 - 1:43 PM