Graphic Design
Explore: creative type
A beginner-level course exploring analogue typography, layout, scale and colour through practical image-making and wordplay.
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About this course
The course examines how typography communicates ideas through composition, scale and colour. Participants create images and experiment with words and phrases using pre-existing type, stamps and other analogue techniques. Sessions combine presentations, demonstrations, practical work, individual and group tutoring, and discussion. The course also introduces font construction and considers how type can be used in participants’ own creative work, with examples from historical and contemporary creative practice. Reflection on personal work forms part of the learning process, and extension activities may be suggested outside class.
What you'll learn
- Create images and explore wordplay using analogue typography techniques
- Explain basic aspects of font construction
- Apply type within personal creative work
- Use the studied process, media or tool to a competent skill level
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginner learners and above. It includes demonstrations, practical work, individual and group tutoring, and group discussion. Learners need enough English to follow instructions, demonstrations and hand-outs, and to participate in discussions.
- Suitable for learners at beginner level or above
- Requires participation in group discussions and shared learning activities
- English-language competency is needed for written and verbal instructions
Before you go
- Basic materials and resources are available as part of the course.
- Learners are advised to bring an A5 or A4 sketchbook for recording ideas.
- An A3 folder and/or a USB drive is advised for transporting work.
- Any additional materials required will be discussed by the tutor.