Elective Information

DES-604

Typo

graphy

Course Introduction

An introduction to communication problem solving through the visual medium of language, the fundamentals of typographic design are explored in experimental and practical projects. Both historical and contemporary forms of alphabetic communication are addressed.

Related Disciplines

Motion

Design

Brand

Design

Information

Design

Product

Design

Packaging

Design

Publication

Design

Typeface

Design

Skillsets

Creative Skills

Visual Communication

Typography

Color Theory

Composition

technical Skills

Print Production

2D Design Software

Sections

DES-604-01 Prof. David M. Good

DES-604-02 Prof. Ali Chen

Time

Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 7:50 PM

Location

Brooklyn Campus, Steuben Hall 417 Studio

Instructor

David Good

Adjunct Assistant Professor

self introduction

I am an educator and researcher working at the intersection of typography, visual culture, and design literacy. In this course, I guide students through typographic analysis, formal rigor, and critical thinking about how type communicates information.

Experience

Creative Director

at Double Blind

Brand Designer

at Überlube

Other Courses

DES-710B Graduate Studio: Visual Language B,
DES-730A Graduate Studio:Transformation Design A

Assignments

Assignment 1

Basic Typeset

Trace and recreate an existing typeface to study letterform structure, spacing, and foundational principles of typography.

Assignment 2

Posters

Trace and recreate an existing typeface to study letterform structure, spacing, and foundational principles of typography.

Assignment 3

Zine

Trace and recreate an existing typeface to study letterform structure, spacing, and foundational principles of typography.

Past Student Work

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