Course Info

GD 232: Typography: Systems

This course is the study of the underlying formal principles that guide the use of typography in design. The study of the grid: how it is created and utilized as a means of organization and clarity will be examined through class projects and exercises. The use of micro- and macro-typographic principles will be put into practice and students will be introduced to multiple methodologies for organizing and utilizing typographic elements to create syntax.

(GD 230 and GD 152) or (GD 105 and UXD 220) are prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13303
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Suzie Shin | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33027
  • Meeting time: TuTh 10:10AM - 11:40AM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus
  • Section: 602
  • Class number: 33397
  • Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shiro Akiyoshi | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 15079
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Lee Zelenak | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33014
  • Meeting time: TuTh 10:10AM - 11:40AM
  • Location: 14EAS 00507 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Lee Zelenak | View syllabus
  • Section: 602
  • Class number: 35284
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Mark Addison Smith
    • CLOSED

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 25098
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Mark Addison Smith
    • CLOSED

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 15855
  • Meeting time: MW 3:10PM - 4:40PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Lee Zelenak | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 40174
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 30633
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kyle Green | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 37642
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00213 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Nathan Matteson | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 35433
  • Meeting time: TuTh 3:10PM - 4:40PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Lee Zelenak | View syllabus