Typography I - ART 141 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ART 141 - Typography I
Studies the history of letterforms and typefaces and examines their uses in contemporary communications media. Emphasizes applications to specific design problems. Includes identification and specification of type and uses current technologies for copy fitting and hands-on typesetting problems. Part I of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
27919 ART 141-001A 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
Please note: As of Fall 2023, Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions are no longer offered for free through NOVA. Students need to purchase their own license for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
26504 ART 141-01YL 3
   W   
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
28864 ART 141-040A 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Hybrid Course
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