Course Info

GD 230: Typography: Form

This course introduces the principles and theories of graphic design. Processes and methodologies related to visual problem solving will be explored and techniques of visual design will be taught and incorporated into class projects. Projects will combine words, images and graphic elements to address design problems in meaningful ways that give your audience new understanding and experiences. Theories and visual movements will be examined through lectures and put into practice during class projects.

GD 105 or ART 105 or ANI 105 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 12812
  • Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32848
  • Meeting time: MW 10:00AM - 11:40AM
  • Location: 14EAS 00206 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Suzie Shin | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 23238
  • Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00206 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 24928
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 14503
  • Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32790
  • Meeting time: MW 10:00AM - 11:40AM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 25097
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Mark Addison Smith

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 12791
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 12829
  • Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 39895
  • Meeting time: MW 10:00AM - 11:40AM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus
  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 42292
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: David Sieren | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28665
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: David Sieren | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 18409
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 18450
  • Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 37297
  • Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00206 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Winter 2021-2022


Section 501

Class number 28304
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
  • Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00211 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 3:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus
    • CLOSED


Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 3963
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 4007
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Dolores Wilber

Spring 2020-2021