Principles of Typeface Design
with
Troy Leinster
Learning the skill of typeface design is not only a great addition to a graphic designer's skill set, but also a rewarding way to express yourself through the work you create. A hands-on experience will train your eye to see space, proportion, and weight—enhancing lettering projects, logo design, and custom type.
Join Troy Leinster for a ten-week exploration of the systems and processes of making a text or display typeface. During the course you will be introduced to different contrast models, idea generation techniques, sketching methods, and how to use a font editor to draw and space your font. Upon completing the course you will have a good understanding of the key elements of typeface design and be on your way to completing your first typeface. Bring your own font editor, or we'll provide you with a full one year license to RoboFont.
Your learning process will include:
-Ten weekly 3-hour interactive online group sessions
-Introduction to key concepts, work time, and live feedback
-Explorative tasks and working through project specific reviews
-One-on-one reviews with Troy
Beginners with a good knowledge of Bézier drawing tools are welcome, as are more experienced designers, and those interested in developing a type portfolio for application to further type design studies. This course is content rich and we recommend you allocate an additional 3 hours of project time per week to gain the most from your experience. Due to the interactive nature of the course, it will be limited to 14 students.
Prerequisites
- Experience using Bézier drawing tools, ie: Adobe Illustrator
Required Materials
-Black calligraphy ink
-Pointed nib, and Broad nib (3mm)
-Nib holder
-Letter or Tabloid bleed-proof marker paper
-Black Sharpie
-White out correction pen
Calligraphy items listed above can be purchased online in the US here
Required Software
Mac OS X 10.10+
Adobe InDesign
Zoom & Slack
B&W laser printer is recommended for printing worksheets and templates.
All times are listed in US Eastern.
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