Typography Basics - Typeface Classification

Dive into a comprehensive 42-minute course on typeface classification and its impact on design effectiveness. Learn to distinguish between various typeface styles and their sub-types, understand their origins, and recognize their characteristics. Explore the anatomy of letters, serif typefaces (including Old Style, Transitional, Didone, and Slab), and sans-serif styles (such as Grotesque, Geometric, and Humanist). Gain practical knowledge on when and how to use specific typefaces to enhance your design projects. By the end of this tutorial, develop a strong foundation in typography basics that will enable you to make informed decisions in your creative work.

00:00:00 1.1 - Welcome to the Course
00:01:44 1.2 - The Anatomy of a Letter Character
00:06:55 2.1 - Old Style
00:13:24 2.2 - Transitional Typefaces
00:18:30 2.3 - Didone
00:24:30 2.4 - Slab Typefaces
00:29:03 3.1 - Grotesque
00:33:28 3.2 - Geometric Typefaces
00:36:50 3.3 - Humanist Typefaces