Digital Typographic Design

In this advanced graphic design course you will be introduced to the digital design of typeface and fonts. Taught by an experienced type designer you will learn how to create your own logo, use type to convey meaning, and how to design your own font.

You will develop practical skills and explore digital techniques within the context of contemporary graphic design, with an emphasis on the experiments. You will do practical studio workshop activities and be introduced to the history of 20th century type, and typographic designers.

By the end of the course you will have a series of designs to enrich your portfolio, with new confidence and skills to develop for your own practice.

Topics Covered

• Micro-typography
• Typographic abstraction
• Type as image
• Exploring negative space with form and counter-form
• Modular type design
• Bespoke typography
• Logotype
• Exhibition catalogue and poster design
• History and critical analysis of 20th century type, and typographic designers

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Create new typographic designs in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
• Understand the history and theory behind current typographic design
• Have the confidence and skill to develop your own practice

Who Should Attend
Students, professionals and enthusiasts with some related creative experience who love type and want to improve their digital typographic practice.

Level
Intermediate: Able to use a Mac and have some experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).

Follow Up Courses
After you have completed this course you may want to explore the world of printing with Design for Digital Print or try your hand at analogue printing in our Letterpress.

Reviews
"I really liked the course and gained much more from it then expected. In general I thought the course (Introduction to Digital Typography) was about typography in digital contexts (apps, phones, websites) but it was mostly about print using digital tools. So from that perspective the description wasn't wrong. The teacher however was so good that I still gained something from it and still was happy."

"I studied BA Graphic Design and mixed media at LCC that finished 2005 and I was looking for a refresher course in an area that I was less confident in. I loved the course, it was very inspiring and practical at the same time. It was great to be back even just for a short while and I hope to come back to do some more learning in the future. Thank you!"

"I came to London for holidays and also for some short courses, I was looking for design courses because I am an art director. Digital typography design was my first short course and totally fulfilled all my expectations. The way that the teacher involves you to create new stuff from typography it's really great, I'm satisfied with the course. Also I appreciate that the staff from the reception was so kind with me, it's always good to find that things, specially when you are away from home!"