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Master the Craft of Professional Typography

TypeHorizon offers online classes on the theory, methodology and tools of typography. Discover how type can be used to convey a message and enhance legibility, and how it is applied in professional print and screen projects.

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What You’ll Learn

Typography fundamentals

An overview of the history, terminology, and concepts underlying professional typography.

Choosing typefaces

Guidance on selecting typefaces for a range of applications including books, magazines, branding, editorial, and digital

Layout and composition

Instruction on the layout of type, space, alignment, and pages to enhance readability.

Print typography

A survey of typography in books, newspapers, brochures, and similar print media.

Digital typography

Responsive typography, legibility on screens, web fonts, and other aspects of typography in digital media

Production

How typography relates to design and production processes in print and digital media.

Learn from Real Industry Practices

The Craft of Editorial Typography

In this course, you will learn about the fundamentals of how type is used effectively in books, periodicals, newspapers, and magazines.

Creating Visual Hierarchy

You will learn how to create visual hierarchy through headings, spacing, size, contrast, etc.

Managing Fonts

You will learn how fonts work, licensing issues, keeping fonts organized, and effective font management for the professional designer.

Typography Production Requirements

You will learn production standards for typography in both print and digital publications.

Turn Typography into a Professional Skill

Learn practical skills through online courses with flexible study times, and acquire the confidence to develop professional typographic work for contemporary publishing and visual communication.

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Why Choose TypeHorizon

Industry-focused typography education

Practical design exercises

Flexible online learning

Real publishing and design workflows

Expert-led instruction

Modern typographic techniques

Create Clear, Professional, and Impactful Typography

Here at TypeHorizon, we’re big on creative typography. But equally important is knowing how to apply those techniques to make your work readable and visually appealing. Our training enables students to gain the skills and theoretical understanding to create well-structured, professional-quality publications in print and online.