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About the Course

Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. Typography predates modern graphic design by around 500 years; it is rich in rules, conventions, and esoteric terminology—but it remains an exciting space for invention and expression. In this rigorous introductory course, we will study, name, and measure the characteristics of letterforms. We’ll consider the pragmatic concerns involved in selecting and combining type. We’ll peek into the 
rich historical, cultural, and aesthetic histories of familiar typefaces. We’ll discuss time-tested conventions and best practices in setting type, as governed by principles of hierarchy and spatial organization. And we’ll explore the expressive, meaning-making potential of type. Informative lectures will be complemented by a series of three peer-assessed assignments, culminating 
in an opportunity to design a full-scale typographic poster. Please note that this is not a software course; a basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign or other 
page layout software will be assumed. You will need access to a computer and page layout software, such as InDesign, to complete the assignments....

Top reviews

MB

Jul 25, 2020

The course is very interesting and well presented, the assignments are really helpful for the learning process. I would recommend to anyone interested in design, art, web design or just for curiosity.

BG

Aug 3, 2020

I thought the assignments worked really cohesively with one another. It helped to keep terms and skills in mind from one assignment to the next. The lecture videos were great, short, and to the point.

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By Anna K

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May 2, 2016

Very interesting and helpful, especially for me as a beginner. Great lecturer.

Thanks a lot for this course!

By Mohamad A A

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Jul 25, 2023

It was full of information and gained me more knowledge as I am now stronger in the field of graphic design

By Chem X

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Jul 2, 2023

Phenomenally smooth approach to typographic education.

Objectives were both constructive and pleasant to do.

By Mohammed A

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Jan 5, 2023

I have learn how to use a typeface, how to have a vision on Typeface. It changes my view on Graphic Design.

By Omer K

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Oct 30, 2021

Excellent introductory course to help you self teach and familiarize yourself with the field of typography!

By Ana K

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Jun 13, 2020

I liked this course very much. I like typography and during this course, I learned more about the typeface.

By Aigoz A

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Apr 21, 2020

The substantial course on Typography. A lot of interesting detailed information and practical assignments.

By Monique P P

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May 23, 2016

Interesting course! I learned a lot from this course and from my peers. Thank you so much for offering it.

By saurabh g

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May 14, 2016

I loved this course. Everything is explained really well and the assignments are pretty good too. 5 stars!

By Titus C

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Nov 17, 2022

Vey good into to typography. Try to follow the assignments as much as possible to get the most out of it

By Shibu P

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Apr 16, 2019

An informative course which makes you aware of a bundle of essential knowledge about typefaces and fonts.

By Asmaa R

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Aug 30, 2021

this course helped me and I feel also icreased my level of creativity, thank you for making this course

By Anahita J

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Mar 15, 2021

thanks a lot for this amazing course.....was an honor for me to be a learner in this informative course.

By Prachiti D

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Jul 16, 2020

This course is well formed and easy to understand. Very helpful in expanding knowledge about typography.

By Ola A

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May 17, 2020

I really love the way the course being represented, it was fun and informative, I enjoyed it so much💕💕

By Amanda J V

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Oct 17, 2016

This was a fun introduction to typography. I really enjoyed the assignments and the informative lessons.

By Ekaterina

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May 18, 2022

I liked the course. sorry, it is impossible to send for review and evaluate other works without payment

By Jorge R O T

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Aug 17, 2020

very complete i really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to incorporate typography into my future work

By K F

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Dec 19, 2019

Very good course. I've learned about typography a lot.

I tried making some logs and customers like them.

By Tigran G

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Oct 23, 2017

I enter the world of typography, typeface, fonts, greeds, expressive posters and etc. It was realy cool

By Almark G R

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Apr 5, 2022

Amazing course with amazing instructor. Learning is fun because of the examples and video instruction.

By Rumana

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Oct 8, 2017

Typography and grammar came together, win-win! Guess what my favourite subject is now? Its Typography.

By Tanjim T J

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Nov 29, 2016

It was a great experience.I have learnt many important and useful things.Thanks to coursera and CalArt

By Courtney A

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Apr 4, 2016

Very informative and a lot of fun to learn about! I also thought the assignments were very beneficial.

By Blanca J S

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Aug 8, 2016

Great course! A little basic for those who already know a little about design but I enjoyed it a lot.