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DGME 220 –  Typography (CRN: 43028) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2024

College of San Mateo Website Evening Class Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Class

DGME 220 Typography

Study letterforms and understand fundamental typographic principles with an emphasis on the vocabulary of the typographic form and its relationship to message and purpose. Covers in a practical and useful manner, typographic history, anatomy, classification, legibility, choosing and mixing typefaces, and type as an expressive medium. Classroom theory is applied to practical typographic problems. A materials fee as shown in the Schedule of Classes is payable upon request.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 40-45
  • Lab hours/semester: 24-27
  • Homework hours/semester: 80-90
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU

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Department: Digital Media

Number of Units: 3


Fee Description Type Amount
Mat'ls Fee CSM Digital Media Flat Fee $10
Section
JA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/17-05/22
Meeting Time: 6:00pm-8:05pm
Days: W
Building: 10 Room: 0163
Instructor: Vera Fainshtein
JA - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 01/17-05/22
Meeting Time: 8:15pm-9:30pm
Days: W
Building: 10 Room: 0163
Instructor: Vera Fainshtein
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 29, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund January 29, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" February 4, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" April 25, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 22, 2024
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