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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 Olena T

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Jun 5, 2017

Great course that covers basics you need to know in order to move in GD direction!

By Magdalena S

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Mar 2, 2017

You will never look at any text/page/book/poster the same way again. Great course!

By Ashley K

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Dec 16, 2016

I learned quite a bit for it just being introductory. Would definitely recommend.

By Monika R

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Apr 13, 2021

Excelente curso, só a plataforma que deixou a desejar na hora de avaliar colegas.

By S U H

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Dec 21, 2020

Well organized lessons. Professional lecture. Good inspirations and course tools.

By Smith B

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Aug 25, 2020

Thank you so much for the interesting curriculum. It helps broaden my creativity.

By Sandhya S

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Jun 1, 2020

This was an interesting course and I have gained a new perspective on typography.

By Suvra D

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Feb 5, 2020

The course is really exciting and fun. I got to learn many new things. Thank you!

By Balaji A

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Mar 19, 2018

Lots of interesting insights about the typo and the excerises we really engaging.

By Francesca S

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Jan 22, 2018

It was a great opportunity to learn the basics of typography. I truly enjoyed it!

By Govindarajan S

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Jun 27, 2016

Excellent coverage. The assignments are good and the quality of the video is gret

By Thamonwan L

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May 1, 2020

This course is very organized an useful. Videos are well-made and very detailed.

By Valentina S

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Aug 3, 2019

Great start in typography and very useful practical assignment. Highly recommend

By Allison W

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Jan 14, 2019

This was a thoroughly enjoyable course. I wish there was another followup to it!

By Marta D C A

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Jan 18, 2018

beautifuly taught, perfect introduction and instruction. Do highly recommend it.

By Muhammad A Y

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Dec 27, 2017

i really thankful to coursera . and learn most important skill about typography.

By Cristina L F

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Dec 11, 2017

Easy way in understanding type and getting extra insights on typographic design.

By Keith W

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Jun 8, 2016

I work with type regularly for my job, and I still learned a lot in this course.

By Daniel C

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Apr 17, 2016

I learned a lot, despite my initial disinterest in this field of graphic design.

By The P C

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Mar 26, 2024

I love the whole course..it was fun and learn a lots of things about type face.

By Volodymyr S

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Jan 24, 2021

Wonderful course, I have learned a lot and assignments were really interesting.

By Agnes K

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Oct 23, 2020

Interesting, informative, and engaging class. Excellent instructor! Thank you!

By Samuele R

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Aug 9, 2017

Very interesting course, I liked it so much and enjoyed making the assignments.

By Ellis W

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Feb 19, 2017

Very cool, simple course. I had no idea that fonts could be so interesting. :)

By Kaif T

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Aug 27, 2020

I loved it just like i loved the previous one "fundamentals of graphic design"