Design professionals must continue learning throughout their employment to adapt to new developments in the field"

The Postgraduate certificate in Typography is designed to guide the professional of design, graphic arts and other related areas in all aspects related to this field.

Thus, the student will be able to acquire, after completing this program, a broad knowledge of typography as a discipline, as well as the necessary skills for its correct application in the field of graphic design. In this sense, calligraphy and lettering, the origin of typography, or the different typographic styles, among other aspects, will be studied.

This Postgraduate certificate provides students with specific tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity in the wide field of design and graphic art. It works on key skills such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice in this field and develops responsibility in the follow-up and supervision of their work.

Additionally, as it is a 100% online program, the student is not constrained by fixed timetables or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their professional or personal life with their academic life. 

This program is the best option you can find to specialize in Typography and achieve the highest possible quality in your work"

This Postgraduate certificate in Typography contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Typography
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Typography
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Don't miss the opportunity to study this Postgraduate certificate in Typography. It is the perfect opportunity to advance with TECH”

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the field of multimedia design and graphic arts, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive knowledge programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Typography and extensive teaching experience. 

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by the best professionals in the multimedia design and graphic arts sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession.  

We have the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too" 

Module 1. Typography

1.1. Introduction to Typography

1.1.1 What Is Typography?
1.1.2 The Role of Typography in Graphic Design
1.1.3 Sequence, Contrast, Shape and Counter-Shape
1.1.4 Relationship and Differences between Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

1.2. The Multiple Origin of Writing

1.2.1 Ideographic Writing
1.2.2 The Phoenician Alphabet
1.2.3 The Roman Alphabet
1.2.4 The Carolingian Reform
1.2.5 The Modern Latin Alphabet

1.3. The Beginnings of Typography

1.3.1 The Printing Press, a New Era First Typographers
1.3.2 The Industrial Revolution: Lithography
1.3.3 Modernism: The Beginnings of Commercial Typography
1.3.4 The Avant-Gardes
1.3.5 Interwar Period

1.4. The Role of Design Schools in Typography

1.4.1 Bauhaus
1.4.2 Herbert Bayer
1.4.3 Gestalt Psychology
1.4.4 The Swiss School

1.5. Current Typography

1.5.1 1960-1970, Precursors of the Uprising
1.5.2 Postmodernity, Deconstructivism and Technology
1.5.3 Where Is Typography Heading?
1.5.4 Trend-Setting Typefaces

1.6. The Typographic Form I

1.6.1 Letter Anatomy
1.6.2 Measurements and Attributes of the Type
1.6.3 Typographic Families
1.6.4 High Box, Low Box and Small Caps
1.6.5 Difference between Typography, Font and Typeface Family
1.6.6 Fillets, Lines and Geometric Elements

1.7. The Typographic Form II

1.7.1 The Typographic Combination
1.7.2 Typographic Font Formats (PostScript-TrueType-OpenType)
1.7.3 Typographic Licenses
1.7.4 Who Should Buy the License, Client or Designer?

1.8. Typographic Correction Text Composition

1.8.1 Space between Letters Tracking and Kerning
1.8.2 Space between Words The Quad
1.8.3 Line Spacing
1.8.4 The Body of the Letter
1.8.5 Text Attributes

1.9. Drawing the Letters

1.9.1 The Creative Process
1.9.2 Traditional and Digital Materials
1.9.3 The Use of the Graphics Tablet and the Ipad
1.9.4 Digital Typography: Outlines and Bitmaps

1.10. Typographic Posters

1.10.1 Calligraphy as a Basis for Letter Drawing
1.10.2 How to Create an Impactful Typesetting?
1.10.3 Visual References
1.10.4 Sketching Phase
1.10.5 Project

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”