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ILLUS-2103-1: Tools: Design & Type

Fall 2025

Subject: Illustration
Type: Studio
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Level: Undergraduate

Course Dates: September 02, 2025 — December 15, 2025
Meetings: Wed 12:15-05:45PM, Main Bldg - N11
Instructor: Robert Ciano

Units: 3.0
Enrolled: 14/14 Closed

Description:

This class is specifically for Illustrators. It is an introduction to the basics of typography - history, nomenclature, and usage. Through a series of Type problems, from simple to complex, the student explores the use of letterforms and design to solve a problem and make a personal statement, In the second half of the semester, there is the exploration of combining of illustration and typography and calligraphy. A final, multi-week project will combine illustration and type into a multiple page document and personal statement

Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites:

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