ARTS 57
Graphic Design-Visual Communication: Typography

Course Description

The course focuses on the interpretation of the elements and principles of design as applied to the use of typography in graphic design. An emphasis will be placed on the integration and selection of letter forms and type styles as they relate to the production of the printed page and interactive design. The software used includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
38184 ARTS 57 01Z ······· TBA-TBA Marco Marquez ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ARTS-057.-01Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Typographic Systems
Elam © 2007
ISBN: 9781568986876		 Textbook Required $27.50 $20.75 $20.63 $11.00
Why Fonts Matter
Hyndman © 2016
ISBN: 9781584236313		 Textbook Required $24.95 $18.75 $9.98

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 3
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ARTS 53.
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