Play, Redefine, and Explore: Typography as Art Form (in person)

Course description

Begin the course with a brief international history of graphic design with a focus on typography. Gain an understanding of the difference between traditional, contemporary and experimental typography. Understand typography design principles and elements (layout, proportion, color, scale, and hierarchy) and apply personal experiences and skill sets to create and express thoughts and voices through typography in composition.

Learn through case studies of global graphic designers and typographers who work with experimental typography and mixed media exploration in both analog to digital techniques. Utilize different mediums and techniques inspired by the Dada art movements, such as collage or cut-up, ink, brush, and digital manipulation to open ways to experiment and explore playful typography as an art form with unique personal expression and voices. The instructor encourages students to think outside of the box and find innovative ways of making typography with playfulness. / This computer-based class is held in an MCAD computer lab and students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is required. Students should have an understanding of the interface, basic file and edit menus, file resolution and formats for different platforms, color profile, vector vs. bitmap, path creating with pen, pathfinder, tracing an image.

Required materials

Supplies for first class
Pen or pencil; notebook or sketchbook; USB drive or cloud storage option for saving work.

Software
Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD).

Hardware
If students access Adobe Creative Cloud at home, a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access is required.

Class resources
This class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Papercut, MCAD’s printing management system. Please see the links for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.