Courses

An upper-level design elective that introduces students to the basic principles of typeface design. Through lectures, reading assignments, class exercises and assignments students will learn the tools to explore fonts as a formal system of visual relationships, the role fonts play in graphic design, and how to design an original typeface family.

Introduction to kinetic typographic design concepts and digital software applications used to create kinetic typography.

Exploration of typographic design including computer generated letterforms as elements of design. Includes theory and techniques of traditional, contemporary, and experimental typography. Projects will involve the manipulation of type, use of type accessories and choice of type styles most suited to the page layout. Concept production using Adobe Creative Suite® software.

This course is an introduction in using type in graphic design. Emphasis is on typographic techniques used layout and graphic design. Upon completion, the student should be able to view type as a design element.

This course introduces the use of type in graphic design, with an emphasis on typographic techniques utilized in layout and graphic design. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively use type as a design element.

(2 clock hour lecture and 4 clock hour lab periods per week). The elegant use of type as visual communication. The exploration of typographic history, structures, terminology, and methods will be used as a tool for design and visual problem-solving. Students learn typographic principles and methodology, letterform design, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS, AAMU Undergraduate Bulletin, 2025-2026 ~ 362 ~ and typographic layout through a series of projects using computer applications.

A study and application of history, design, letterforms, typeface hierarchy, and grids.

This course introduces the elements, principles, and theory of typography as it relates to graphic design through studio-based projects. This course is restricted. Only students who have been accepted into the BFA Graphic Design program may enroll in this course. Experiential Learning

Introduction to the art and history of typography; basic understanding of typography; exploration of typography through reading, research, exercises, and design production; the history of typographic forms, principles of typographic composition, and the expressive potential of type.

This course examines the traditional and experimental advanced usage of type as a visual tool to express meaning. Repeatable up to 3 times when the area(s) of study change.