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University of California-Davis Course Info

Davis, California

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DES 115

Letterforms and Typography

Fundamentals of letterforms and typography. Characteristics of typefaces; formatting and composition of type. Principles of legibility, visual hierarchy, grid systems, and the integration of type and image.

Units: 4.0

Hours: Studio—4 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—2 hour(s).

Prerequisites:
DES 021 - Drafting and Perspective
or
DES 014 - Design Drawing
or
DES 016 - Graphic Design and Computer Technology
or
DES 015 - Form and Color
or
DES 001 - Introduction to Design