Work on view from Experimental Typography, Spring 2011

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Instructor: Suzanne La Gasa

Wed., 6:45–9:45 p.m., March 2–May / 10 sessions.

This course encourages typographical investigation, creativity, and visual language. Students push the boundaries of expressive typography, while maintaining a focus on core principles. Through a process of experimentation, students develop and apply their visual discoveries towards finished designs of various scales, including a book cover and a poster. Through in-class exercises and discussion, participants examine letterforms, create alphabets, and develop new forms that can be put into practice. Students experiment with a variety of mediums. Be prepared to get your hands dirty--and to keep them off the keyboard. There is no prerequisite for this course, aside from a love for type.

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Enrollment now open for: Intro to Communication Design

Mon. & Wed., 6:45–9:45 p.m., June 1–July 6 (no class July 4)

10 sessions.

This course offers a broad introduction to the field of graphic design. Following a brief survey of the history of graphic design, the course examines contemporary design practices. Topics include typography, color theory, grid systems, information design, environmental design, logo design, editorial design, and user interface design. Slide presentations accompany many of the lectures. Several design projects are assigned. Computer skills are not covered in this course.

www.cca.edu/academics/extension/courses/design#intro