
Typography
Course Length: 1 day
Delivery Methods:
Multiple delivery options
Course Overview
In this Typography training class, students will learn the basics of working with type and fonts in their web design projects.
Course Benefits
- Learn about the purpose of typography.
- Learn the difference between fonts and typefaces.
- Learn the rules of typography and when how professionals break the rules.
- Learn about Section 508 compliance considerations.
- Learn how to make type flow.
- Learn how to build a style guide for your project.
Available Delivery Methods
Private Class
Private classes are delivered for groups at your offices or a location of your choice.
Private classes are delivered for groups at your offices or a location of your choice.
Self-Paced
Learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to an On-Demand course.
Learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to an On-Demand course.
Course Outline
- Anatomy
- Defining the Anatomy of Typography
- Anatomy of Typography
- Purpose of Typography
- Brief History
- History of Typography
- Type Use Today
- Defining the Anatomy of Typography
- Typeface vs. Font
- Define Typeface
- What Is a Typeface?
- Define Font
- What Is a Font?
- Purpose of Each
- Subtitles
- Font License Rules
- Basic Rules
- Creating Outlines vs Embedding Fonts
- Open Type
- Characteristics of Open Type Fonts
- Define Typeface
- Rules for Typography
- Observe
- Project Scope
- Doing Research
- Getting Inspired
- Spacing/Alignment
- Page Readability
- Font "Feelings"
- Emotion of a Font
- Being Aware of White Space
- Use Empty Space to Fill the Page
- Static vs Dynamic Layouts
- Existing in and out of the Box
- When to Break the Rules
- Knowing When to Ignore the Rules
- Break the Rules
- Observe
- Types of Typography
- Types
- Serif
- Sans Serif
- Decorative
- Roles of Each
- Types
- Type Hierarchy
- Creating a Flow
- Creating a Smooth Flow of Information on a Page
- Section 508 Compliance
- What Does This Mean for Designers?
- Proper Structure
- Implementing Structure in a Print or Web Page
- Documentation Choices
- Documenting Your Choices for Future Use
- Creating a Flow
- Building an Efficient Style Guide
- Preparing Expectations
- Set Goals
- Template Options
- Template Types
- Template Creation
- Template Storage
- Methods of Sharing
- Local Area Networks
- Cloud-Based Solutions
- Preparing Expectations
Class Materials
Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.
Follow-on Courses
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- Private Class for your Team
- Online or On-location
- Customizable
- Expert Instructors
Self-Paced Course
$49.95
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- On Demand 24/7
- Readings
- Presentations
- Exercises
- Quizzes
- Full Year of Access
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