Princeton University
Visual Arts Program
VIS 215, T-y-p-o-g-r-a-p-h-y
Mondays, 1:30–4:20 pm
Fall 2026

This studio course introduces students to graphic design with a particular emphasis on typography. Students learn typographic history through lectures that highlight major shifts in print technologies. Class readings provide the raw material for a sequence of hands-on typesetting exercises which punctuate the class weekly. Metal letterpess typesetting, photo-typesetting, and digital typesetting will be covered through in-class demonstrations and assignments.

All work must be completed eloquently, precisely, and thoughtfully. Final grades are based on Exercises (10%), Assignment 1 (20%), Assignment 2 (10%), Assignment 3 (40%), and Class preparation / participation (20%). Each unexcused absence lowers the final grade by 5 points.

The use of generative AI tools to produce, revise, summarize, analyze, or otherwise contribute to coursework is not permitted unless explicitly authorized for a particular assignment.

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