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Typography Essentials


Adult / Professional Development -
2025-2026 CE School Year

In this practical typography course, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of typography that are crucial for creating effective and visually appealing designs. You'll explore the history and anatomy of type, diving into type eras and classifications to understand the evolution of fonts. You'll learn how to choose the right fonts for different projects and master the art of creating strong typographic hierarchy, contrast, and clarity. We’ll cover essential spacing techniques, such as kerning, tracking, and leading, to ensure your text is clear and easy to read. Through hands-on exercises focused on functional design, you’ll study how to align typography with overall design goals, whether in print or digital media.

By the end, you'll have the skills to confidently choose the perfect type for any project, creating work that is not only visually stunning but also functionally effective.

This course is included in the Graphic Design Foundation Certificate course.

Pre-requisite: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign

Andy Helmi

Andy Helmi is a graphic and website designer, technical consultant, and online marketing specialist located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He has been running his own freelance design business since 1996, is an Adobe certified instructor, and has taught at several local colleges in Canada.

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  Andy Helmi


Online
Sun-Sat, Sep 2 - Sep 26
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 225 00