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Course Description

In this course students apply micro and macro aspects of typography through the advanced study of conventional design systems and structures. Topics include visible and invisible organizational grid structures, the movement of typography, visual rhythm and sequential pacing of pages and frames, and the integration of type and image. Projects include designing for multiple typographic components within a design system.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $500.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $125 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

Section Notes

This course requires access to one or more applications that are part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Please visit the Adobe website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
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