Introduction
Welcome
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Why good typography matters
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The power of type
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The theory of typographic relativity
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Getting the most out of this course
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1. Typographic Differentiation
Serif vs. sans serif
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Display type vs. text type
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Type history
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Type classification
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Other type categories
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Guidelines for combining typefaces
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Using cases
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2. The Language of Type
Anatomy: Parts and shapes of type
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Size and measurements of type
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Type families: Widths, weights, and slopes
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Reviewing the terminology of type, based on function
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Working with color and tonal weight: Exercises
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3. Spacing and Alignment
Kerning and kerning pairs
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Tracking and leading
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Exploring variations in type alignment
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Hyphenation and justification
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Indents, outdents, and hanging punctuation
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Other typographic best practices
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4. Touching on Type Design
Where type begins: The mark of the hand
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Related parts and shapes: Family resemblances
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Designing a typeface
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5. Legibility and Readability
How legibility and readability differ
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Examining factors affecting legibility
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Hierarchy and functionality
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Systematized hierarchy
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Paragraphs, drop caps, and entry points
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Typographic abominations
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6. Typographic Composition
Opposing forces of typography
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The grid: A structure for containing type
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Contrast and scale
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7. Thinking with Type
Typographic expressiveness
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The emotional impact of type
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Three-dimensional type
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8. Specialized Uses
Working with numbers
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Expert characters and analphabetic symbols
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Using typography to navigate content
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Using typography to navigate the environment
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Final Thoughts
Managing fonts and building your type library
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Developing your typographic eye
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Breaking the rules
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What's next
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Ex_Files_FoDes_Type.zip
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