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Typography (WEB211)
Course Length: 1 day
Delivery Methods:
Available as private class only
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.
Course Outline
- Anatomy
- Defining the Anatomy of Typography
- Purpose of Typography
- Brief History
- Improving Readability of a Text Block (Exercise)
- Typeface vs. Font
- Define Typeface
- Define Font
- Purpose of Each
- Font License Rules
- Open Type
- Use Fonts to Create a Logo Mockup (Exercise)
- Rules for Typography
- Observe
- Spacing/Alignment
- Font “Feelings”
- Being Aware of Whitespace
- Existing in and out of the Box
- Knowing When to Ignore the Rules
- Applying the Design Rules (Exercise)
- Types of Typography
- Types
- Roles of Each
- Creating an Ad Layout Using Different Types of Typography (Exercise)
- Type Hierarchy
- Creating a Flow
- Section 508 Compliance
- Proper Structure
- Applying Proper Structure (Exercise)
- Documentation Choices
- Documenting Your Choices (Exercise)
- Building an Efficient Style Guide
- Preparing Expectations
- Template Options
- Methods of Sharing
- Creating Typography Templates (Exercise)
Class Materials
Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.
Live Private Class
- Private Class for your Team
- Live training
- Online or On-location
- Customizable
- Expert Instructors