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Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 13 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
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Graphic design is telling a story by using both images and text. With that definition in mind, this course will focus on the textual elements of graphic design. From the history of typography, the difference between type, fonts and text as well as exposure to typography spacing, students will learn the value of selecting the best kind of type and combinations of fonts to get their message across in a visually pleasing manner.

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Module Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

1 Readings

  • Course Expectations

Module Video Lessons

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Hieroglyphics to Printing Press to Digital Design
  • Baseline Basics
  • Anatomy of a Typeface

Readings

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Typographic and Printing Museums

Module 1 Review

    • 1 Plugin
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Module 1 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

Module Video Lessons

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Elements of Typography
  • Font Pairings and Hierarchy

Readings

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Typographic Readings

Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Font Discussion

Module Video Lessons

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Alignment
  • Sizing Font
  • Leading Your Lines
  • Tracking and Kerning

Module Readings and Videos

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Readings and Videos on Typography

Module Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Review of Typography Article

Module Review

    • 1 Plugin
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Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

Module Video Lessons

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Manipulating Text
  • Google Fonts
  • Canva and Typefaces

Deliverable - Brochure or Postcard

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Design Your Own Brochure or Postcard

1 Readings

  • Design Process Worksheet

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Explore the foundational elements of graphic design with "Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing." This Arts & Humanities course, led by Coursera, dives into typography history, type and font differences, and spacing techniques. Over 780 minutes, learners will master font selection and combinations to create visually compelling messages. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, this course is perfect for aspiring designers looking to enhance their textual design skills.

Lori Poole
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Lori Poole