Typography
Typography
DESMA X 479.4A
This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of type, its characteristics, vocabulary, and nomenclature, as well as creative uses of type and how it is integrated in successful design.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $925.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Gain confidence in your approach to design using typographic elements
Improve your understanding of typographic elements, terminology, page layout, and hierarchy
Master the basics of typography, from the anatomy of a typeface to typesetting to developing your own type treatments
About This Course
This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of type, its characteristics, vocabulary and nomenclature, as well as creative uses of type and how it is integrated in successful design. Working with letterforms is a critical element to successful design. Explorations in this course include the examination of single letterforms, typographic classifications, information hierarchies and page layout. Projects explore the creative usage of letterforms as graphic and communication elements.
Prerequisites
DESMA X 479.6A Design Fundamentals and DESMA X 481.99Z InDesign.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Tuesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 6, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Jan 13, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Jan 20, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Jan 27, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Feb 3, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Feb 10, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Feb 17, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Feb 24, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Mar 3, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Mar 10, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Mar 17, 2026
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
ISBN 978-1568989693
This course applies toward the following programs
Design Communication Arts
certificate
certificate
Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.
Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.