Skills learned in this typography course

  • Understand type anatomy: Learn the fundamental parts of letterforms, including terms such as baseline, x-height, ascenders, and descenders.
  • Recognize type classifications: Learn to distinguish between serif, sans serif, script, and decorative typefaces and understand their appropriate usage.
  • Apply typographic hierarchy: Learn to organize and prioritize text to guide readers effectively through content.
  • Select appropriate fonts: Learn to choose typefaces that align with project goals, brand identity, and audience expectations.
  • Manage kerning, tracking, and leading: Learn to adjust space between characters, words, and lines for optimal readability and design balance.
  • Design using grids and alignment: Learn to create structured, cohesive layouts by applying principles of alignment and grid systems.
  • Use typography for effective communication: Learn to leverage typography choices to enhance message clarity, tone, and visual appeal.
  • Understand legibility and readability: Learn to balance aesthetic design with functional text presentation for diverse audiences and platforms.
This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs

Typography Class - Course Dates

All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.

Live instructor-led class online
$495.00
Live instructor-led class online
$495.00
Live instructor-led class online
$495.00

Typography course topics

  • Learn to communicate more effectively with type
  • Understand which typefaces are best to use in different situations
  • Discover typography rules that improve the experience of readers
  • Find out how to communicate effectively using a type ramp for information hierarchy
  • Understanding how to maximize design with a typographic grid
  • Learn common typographic mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Find out how to fine-tune type, including alignment, hyphenation, hung punctuation, and spacing
  • Discover tips to make your text look more professional
  • Explore creative type techniques and ideas
  • Learn how to use type in various situations and projects
  • Discover a variety of font options and foundries

Typography course instructors

AGI instructors are Typography professionals and skilled teachers. You'll learn from a live Typography professional that brings years of experience that will help you learn Typography quickly and easily.

Jennifer
Jennifer

MS, Human Factors Information Design

BA, Commercial Art

UXQB Certfied

Adjunct Professor, Boston University

Greg
Greg

BA, Advertising Design

Adobe Certified Instructor

Author, multiple Adobe Creative Cloud books

Patti
Patti

BA

BFA

Adjunct Professor

Christopher
Christopher

BA, Journalism

Adobe Certified Instructor

Google Analytics Certified

Author, Creative Cloud for Dummies

Custom and private Typography classes

This Typography course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Typography classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.

There are no prerequisites for this typography class.

You will receive course materials for this typography class developed by the Instructors at AGI.

Available Delivery Methods For This Class

CLASSROOM
LIVE ONLINE
PRIVATE
MY LOCATION