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Introduction to Typography and Graphic Design
ARST442 FA

The fundamentals of letter forms, typographic design, elements of the book and contemporary graphic design are considered through a progression of theoretical and practical problems. Once working knowledge of the typeshop and Quark Express (software for book design) is acquired, each student conceives, designs and prints a book. Use is made of the Davison Rare Book Collection at Olin Library.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Schorr,David M.   

Times: .M.W... 07:30PM-10:00PM;     Location: AWKS006

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 10)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:

Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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