An historical context is established by teaching hand-set type and relief printing as a foundation for letter form and composition design and to explore visual problems which integrate type with drawing concepts and the computer. At the advanced level, typographical expression, exploration and risk taking are emphasized. Visual Communications is an introduction to visual aesthetics, strategies and principles that relate to issues in graphic communication. The course content is based heavily on instruction of visual principles and their use. In addition, the nomenclature of Visual Communication is taught as the accompanying language.
Design history is required to be researched and incorporated into projects.
Indiana University Production and Typography 300 level course Visual studies relating to the language of typography and print production are taught. Field trips, guest lectures, and samples supplement the classroom experience.