AAD-105: Typography
- 3 Credit Hours
- Visual and Performing Arts Department
- Fall 2026
Course Description
This studio course offers an in-depth exploration of typography as a foundational element of graphic design. Students will investigate the evolution of typographic form and practice—from early inscriptions and manuscripts to modern digital applications—gaining an understanding of how social, political, and economic forces have shaped the use and meaning of type throughout history. Through hands-on projects, students will explore the interplay between type and image in visual communication, using typography as a central design tool. The course emphasizes both historical awareness and practical application, preparing students to make informed, culturally grounded typographic decisions in their design work. Three class hours.
Register for this CourseAAD-105 Sections for Fall 2026
3 Sections Offered
AAD-105, Section 002
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 12, Room 228 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Monday 1:00 pm - 3:40 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 12, Room 228 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Monday 1:00 pm - 3:40 pm |
AAD-105, Section 004
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 12, Room 228 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 12, Room 228 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:40 am |
AAD-105, Section SL1
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | N/A |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Online |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | N/A |