Communication Design Studio: Typeface Design
Parsons School of Design: School of Art, Media, and Tech
CRN: 12072
Credits: 3
Typeface design is unique and important skill that profoundly affects visible language. The drawing of letterforms intersects with the history of graphic design and technology and affects every aspect of design practice from branding and editorial design to motion and interaction design. This course gives students an overview of the historic context of type design and an introduction to current methods from calligraphy to parametric type. Students will apply their knowledge to design an original typeface.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Waitlist*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:46pm EDT 6/30/2025
CRN: 14104
Credits: 3
Typeface design is unique and important skill that profoundly affects visible language. The drawing of letterforms intersects with the history of graphic design and technology and affects every aspect of design practice from branding and editorial design to motion and interaction design. This course gives students an overview of the historic context of type design and an introduction to current methods from calligraphy to parametric type. Students will apply their knowledge to design an original typeface.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Waitlist*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:46pm EDT 6/30/2025
CRN: 13862
Credits: 3
Typeface design is unique and important skill that profoundly affects visible language. The drawing of letterforms intersects with the history of graphic design and technology and affects every aspect of design practice from branding and editorial design to motion and interaction design. This course gives students an overview of the historic context of type design and an introduction to current methods from calligraphy to parametric type. Students will apply their knowledge to design an original typeface.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
* Seats available but reserved for a specific population.
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:48pm EDT 6/30/2025
CRN: 2852
Credits: 3
Typeface design is unique and important skill that profoundly affects visible language. The drawing of letterforms intersects with the history of graphic design and technology and affects every aspect of design practice from branding and editorial design to motion and interaction design. This course gives students an overview of the historic context of type design and an introduction to current methods from calligraphy to parametric type. Students will apply their knowledge to design an original typeface.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: No
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:48pm EDT 6/30/2025