Class Description
Beginning with Gutenberg in 1450 and extending to the present day, this course will explore how art movements and culture combined with the both the constraints and capabilities of technology to shape the design of typefaces. Who were the people who created the type that we see around us and use everyday? What are their stories? Why are some typefaces exalted and other maligned? Looking at arms, legs, eyes, ears, beards, and tails (yes, we are still talking about type) we will examine what sets typefaces apart and enjoy the idiosyncrasies of both the typefaces and their creators.
Andrea Villasenor, Senior Graphic Designer at the Newberry, began her career as a typesetter and has embraced continual learning and teaching as technology has transformed the field. She has taught at the American Academy of Art, The School of the Art Institute, and currently at Northern Illinois University.
Materials List
Required
- Instructor-Distributed Materials
Cost and Registration
3 Sessions, $150 ($135 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
We now offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($150), Community Supported ($140), and Sponsor ($160). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.
To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.
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