Typography

Typography is part science and part art. A failure to understand this can result in mediocre typographic expression or, worse, miscommunication. This course aims to acquaint you with the core principles of typography (the science) and inspire you to develop your powers of typographic expression (the art).
In this intensive learning and working environment, you will be given the practical and theoretical support needed to develop your own typographic practice.
Each participant will work on individual projects that develop personal and professional skills and inspire original expression. Participants will be encouraged to follow RCA's pedagogical philosophy in developing their own projects and working towards validating and presenting their proposals to RCA tutors.

This course is not suitable for beginners.

It is preferable for participants to:

have an undergraduate degree in a design subject or a demonstrably creative background

be familiar with some of the industry-standard software packages (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, FontLab, Glyphs, etc)

use a desktop computer or laptop

have a basic understanding of typography

have a good level of English

be 21 years or over.