2 courses with the subject TY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TY 110TYPOGRAPHY
Students will study the history of lettering from ancient symbols to today’s digital technology. Students will also study various type families, become familiar with the terminology and practice the art of hand lettering. Students will learn the art of designing with type and become familiar with different ‘moods’ or the feel type can have for different occasions. Students will also learn different styles of type used throughout history. Emphasis on rules for proper letter spacing, word spacing, and the arrangement of type for maximum readability will be stressed. This course is offered on ground with an online component.
PREREQUISITE TY 110 Students will delve deeper into the usage of fonts as a major design element. Real life projects will allow students to “practice” choosing appropriate fonts for the subject/client as well as choosing the correct size and color. Students will learn to properly use space, the typographic grid, and hierarchy in their designs. Students will begin to use type as a graphic art. This course is offered on ground with an online component. 2025-26 Nossi Academic Catalog
