Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • About the course

    • References (for this topic)

    • Glossary of Terms (for this topic)

    • Useful Sites and Tools

    • References (for entire series)

    • Glossary of Terms (for entire series)
  • 2

    Lessons

    • Why learn about type?

    • Legibility

    • Readability

    • Typeface vs Font

    • Calligraphy & Lettering

    • Classification of Typefaces

    • Serif vs Sans Serif

    • Type Anatomy

    • Picking Fonts

    • Pairing Fonts

    • Leading, Tracking, Kerning

    • Common Typographic Mistakes

    • Customising Fonts

    • Text for Visual Interest

    • Hierarchy with Fonts

    • Considerations when Choosing Text Color

    • Text Alignment

    • Useful Keyboard Shortcuts

    • Additional Keyboard Shortcuts
  • 3

    Exercises

    • Conclusion and next steps

    • Test your knowledge! - Typography quiz

    • Design Analysis - Typography Worksheet

    • PROJECT - Design a Magazine Page/Spread

    • Type War (Game)

    • Shape Method (Game)

    • I Love Typography (Games)

    • Kern Type (Game)

    • Submit your Work [Pro Members Only]