Course Overview
This advanced typography course builds on foundational typographic principles, focusing on the application of typography in both print and digital media. Students will engage in creative problem-solving to develop compelling typographic solutions that ensure visual continuity, legibility, and impact. The course covers flexible and adaptive typography techniques and emphasizes creating accessible and inclusive designs. Students will apply advanced typography skills using vector and layout software to design cohesive typographic systems, translate complex information into engaging visual artifacts, and develop expressive compositions that challenge typographic conventions. Through practical assignments and projects, students will refine their ability to create typographic solutions tailored to specific industries and target markets.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$622.98
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Create compelling typographic solutions for print and interactive media projects.
- Determine proper typeface treatments to match specific industries and target markets.
- Explain and implement visual continuity in typographic designs to ensure impact, legibility, and readability.
- Describe and apply the psychological effects of typography to enhance user experience.
- Develop expressive compositions that challenge and expand typographic conventions.
- Use type to translate complex information into engaging visual artifacts.
- Implement advanced typography techniques, including flexible and adaptive typography.
- Evaluate and apply typography solutions that enhance accessibility and inclusivity for diverse users.
- Design and apply cohesive typographic systems across multiple media and formats.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency working with vector and layout software for creating and manipulating typographic elements.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Advanced Typography (GDES 3145) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Design and Interactive Media
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of GDES 3145 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70367
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 70367
- $622.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Giulia Bonforte
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. For subscription information, please visit: Using Adobe Software for Students – BCIT.
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