This online, self-paced course will teach you the theory of typography and how to apply it to web design projects.
For web designers, understanding typography is an important aspect of creating a great User Experience. If you work in the web design field, you need to understand typography and how to apply this technique to your UI/UX projects. This self-paced course is all about typography! You will learn the rules of typography and gain a highly marketable visual communication skill.
What you will learn
- The purpose of typography
- The difference between fonts and typefaces
- The rules of typography and when how professionals break the rules
- About Section 508 compliance considerations
- How to make type flow
- How to build a style guide for your project
How you will benefit
- Expand your toolkit as a web designer
- Transition from a graphic design role to web design
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Learn the basics of working with type and fonts for web design projects.
- Anatomy
- Typeface vs. Font
- Rules for Typography
- Types of Typography
- Type Hierarchy
- Building an Efficient Style Guide
What you will learn
- The purpose of typography
- The difference between fonts and typefaces
- The rules of typography and when how professionals break the rules
- About Section 508 compliance considerations
- How to make type flow
- How to build a style guide for your project
How you will benefit
- Expand your toolkit as a web designer
- Transition from a graphic design role to web design
Self-Study
