Typography
本课程深入研究文字作为视觉元素的排版原理与应用技巧。课程内容涵盖字体发展史、字体分类与特征、字间距与行间距、段落排版、网格系统、信息层级构建等核心知识，同时涉及中英文混排、响应式排版等前沿议题。通过大量排版练习和实际项目，学生将掌握字体选择的逻辑、排版的节奏与韵律、以及文字与图形的整合设计。课程强调阅读体验与视觉美感的平衡，培养学生运用文字进行有效视觉传达的专业能力。
This course provides in-depth study of typographic principles and application techniques of text as a visual element. The curriculum covers core knowledge including the history of type, typeface classification and characteristics, kerning and leading, paragraph typesetting, grid systems, and information hierarchy construction, while addressing cutting-edge topics such as Chinese-English mixed typesetting and responsive typography. Through extensive typography exercises and practical projects, students master the logic of font selection, the rhythm and cadence of typesetting, and the integrated design of text and graphics. The course emphasizes the balance between reading experience and visual aesthetics, cultivating students' professional ability to use text for effective visual communication.
学生需为一本虚构的学术期刊设计完整的排版系统，包含封面、目录、正文内页、专栏、广告页等全部内容板块。要求建立系统的字体层级和网格系统，规范标题、副标题、正文、引文、注释等不同文本元素的排版规则，确保整本期刊风格统一且具有良好的可读性。需提交至少24页的完整期刊样稿，以及排版规范手册，详细说明字体选择依据、网格系统设计、色彩系统和各元素的版式规范，展示对排版设计系统性的深度理解。
Students design a complete typesetting system for a fictional academic journal, including all content sections such as cover, table of contents, body pages, columns, and advertisement pages. A systematic font hierarchy and grid system must be established, standardizing typesetting rules for different text elements such as titles, subtitles, body text, quotations, and annotations, ensuring unified style and good readability throughout the journal. A complete journal sample of at least 24 pages is submitted, along with a typography style guide detailing the rationale for font selection, grid system design, color system, and layout specifications for each element, demonstrating deep understanding of the systematic nature of typographic design.