This class is specifically for Illustrators. It is an introduction to the basics of typography - history, nomenclature, and usage. Through a series of Type problems, from simple to complex, the student explores the use of letterforms and design to solve a problem and make a personal statement, In the second half of the semester, there is the exploration of combining of illustration and typography and calligraphy. A final, multi-week project will combine illustration and type into a multiple page document and personal statement