Digital Text Layout

DES2104.01
Course System Home Terms Fall 2026 Digital Text Layout

Course Description

Summary

In this course, students will work in Adobe Illustrator on text and layout specific projects. Starting with the foundations of Illustrator, the course will progress to basic and advanced functions of the typographic interface. The use of artboards and layer management, pen tools and path-finders, text and type formatting, color management, and printing will be practiced through projects focusing on type and type formatting. Students will use the knowledge and skills they gain to create unique printed matter using the Risograph printer.


 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and apply basic design concepts for the purpose of visual communication.
  • Demonstrate working/learning knowledge of the software Adobe Illustrator.
  • Conduct visual research and use vocabulary and terminology appropriately when discussing work.

Instructor

  • Gus Ramirez

Day and Time

MO 10:00am-11:50am

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Fall 2026

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

14

Course Frequency

Every 2-3 years