Typography originally referred to putting text on paper using inked blocks (think Gutenberg using metal bits to make books). However, in modern usage – partly due to computer’s central role – the term “typography” has expanded to mean pretty much all graphic design that uses text.
In this class we’ll look at Typography from a number of different angles, including:
1) History: metal type, presses, wood type
2) Font design
3) Poster design (short text)
4) Book typography (long text)
5) Marketing / branding with type