Learn the fundamentals of type design, learn how to create a design concept and translate it into a functional typeface in an uppercase A-Z character set!
Participants receive an extended trial license and can purchase their own full license at a discount.
Type Electives: Crash Course in Type Design
- When?
Mondays, Jan. 30 - Feb. 27, 2023 (5 weeks)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Weekly Structure, 2 hours of live class
Optional office hours - Who?
Libbie Bischoff
- Where?
Online (Zoom)
- For whom?
Max 16 seats.
- How much?
Update: SOLD OUT, SORRY
- Language
English
- Links
Participants will learn the ins & outs of Glyphs, learn how to design Latin caps, develop an eye for spacing, gain proofing skills & a typographic vocabulary, and create a small type specimen that celebrates your project.
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Week 1: Jan. 30 | Typography Basics + Ideation
Instructor & Student Introductions
Review Syllabus
Set Intentions
Overview of Typecookers & Drawing type
Drawing & Type Ideation Demo + Discussion -
Week 2: Feb. 6 | Introduction to Glyphs
Overview of Glyphs
Pen Tool Demo
Draw Spacing Control Characters
Glyphs Troubleshooting
Proofs Overview & Demo
Developing Our Design Prototype -
Week 3: Feb. 13 | Proofing + Critiquing Our Work
How to Critique & Analyze Our Work
Class Critique & Discussion
Glyphs Support & Demo -
Week 4: Feb. 20 | Type Specimens + Showing Off Our Work
Learning About Type Specimens & How To Present Type
Class Specimen Discussion
Review Student Proofs
Wrap Up Development on A-Z -
Week 5: Feb. 27 | Final Critique + What’s next?
Final Student Presentations + Critique
How To Continue Your Type Design Practice
Q&A + Final Discussion