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 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
77701 ART 141-01YA 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Hybrid Course
55161 ART 141-01YL 3
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
OER-no cost textbooks
Hybrid Course
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.
76357 ART 141-02YL 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
OER-low cost textbooks
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.
77706 ART 141-40YA 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria HY
Students need to purchase their own Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for successful completion of the course work. A limited number of campus computers with access to Adobe will be available in designated computer labs.
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
63798 ART 141-01YL 3
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Twelve Week
This hybrid, twelve week course includes 50% live instruction via Zoom at the scheduled class times and 50% independent online work in Canvas. Virtual attendance during scheduled sessions is required. A reliable internet connection and computer are essential.
Hybrid Course
68984 ART 141-30YA 3
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2026-06-02 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Ten Week
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

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
99637 ART 141-01YA 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria HY
70% 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. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
81347 ART 141-01YL 3
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work.
OER-no cost textbooks
Hybrid Course
82311 ART 141-02YL 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun HY
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work.
Hybrid Course
99638 ART 141-40YA 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
70% 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. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
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