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DGME 220 –  Typography (CRN: 43028) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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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


Section
JA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/15-05/21
Meeting Time: 6:00pm-8:05pm
Days: W
Building: 10 Room: 0163
Instructor: Vera Fainshtein
JA - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 01/15-05/21
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 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 21, 2025
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