Course Info

GD 232: Typography: Systems

This course is the study of the underlying formal principles that guide the use of typography in design. The study of the grid: how it is created and utilized as a means of organization and clarity will be examined through class projects and exercises. The use of micro- and macro-typographic principles will be put into practice and students will be introduced to multiple methodologies for organizing and utilizing typographic elements to create syntax.

(GD 230 and GD 152) or (GD 105 and UXD 220) are prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 401
Class number: 15079
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus

Spring 2023-2024

Section: 601
Class number: 33014
Meeting time: TuTh 10:10AM - 11:40AM
Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
Section: 602
Class number: 35284
Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Mark Addison Smith
CLOSED

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 501
Class number: 25098
Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Mark Addison Smith
CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

Section: 401
Class number: 15855
Meeting time: MW 3:10PM - 4:40PM
Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus

Spring 2022-2023

Section: 601
Class number: 40174
Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus

Winter 2022-2023

Section: 801
Class number: 30633
Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Kyle Green | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

Section: 601
Class number: 37642
Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
CLOSED

Spring 2020-2021

Section: 601
Class number: 35433
Meeting time: TuTh 3:10PM - 4:40PM
Location: Online: Sync