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Effective Term:
Winter 2017 through Summer 2017

Course Number:
GD 114
Course Title:
Introductory Typography
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
60
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the letterform as a design element. Focuses on using typography as the primary visual in graphic design exploration. Includes font classification, composition, vocabulary and production techniques. Emphasizes hand-rendered techniques.

Addendum to Course Description

This is a required course for students intending to continue in the Graphic Design program at Portland Community College. In order to declare a major of Graphic Design and continue in subsequent courses within the PCC GD Program, students must earn a grade of “B” or higher in GD 101, GD 114, and GD120.

Intended Outcomes for the course

 Upon successful completion, students should be able to:

  • Utilize the form of the letter as a design element in professional layouts.
  • Alter existing letterforms to create original design for unique client solutions.
  • Use defining characteristics of various typefaces to appropriately communicate a client’s message.
  • Apply typographic vocabulary when discussing, analyzing or presenting graphic design layouts.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Design and produce layouts using specific typographic concepts and techniques.
History of typography quiz.
Letter parts terminology quiz.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

THEMES
Typographic Design
Communication

ISSUES
Type Alteration
Hierarchy and Eyeflow

CONCEPTS
Non-digital exploration
Design process
Typographic vocabulary
Detail

SKILLS

  • Use the design process: thumbs, roughs and comprehensives.
  • Work with type as a design element.
  • Select appropriate type styles.
  • Use correct typographic terminology.
  • Find opportunities for letter form alteration.
  • Precisely sketch, render and ink.
  • Use the copy machine as a design tool.
  • Work with rulers, templates and French curves.
  • Create accurate layouts, including bleeds.
  • Pay attention to minute details.
  • Present designs to a group.