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The Complete Guide to Custom Lettering
Chapter 1 — Introduction to Typography and the Foundations of Lettering
1.1 — Course Welcome & Introduction to Typography (1:14)
1.2 — The History of Language and Type (3:27)
1.3 — Decoration of Language (4:59)
1.4 — Anatomy of Letterforms (6:06)
1.5 — X-Height (1:44)
1.6 — Tracking (2:17)
1.7 — Kerning (2:12)
1.8 — Leading (1:51)
1.9 — Display vs. Copy (2:03)
1.10 — A Brief History of Custom Lettering (2:35)
1.11 — Tools of the Trade (6:46)
1.12 — Mid-Class Assignment (2:05)
1.13 — Establishing Muscle Memory (3:32)
1.14 — The Classics: Helvetica (8:05)
1.15 — The Classics: Garamond (14:41)
1.16 — The Classics: Century Schoolbook (12:56)
1.17 — The Classics: Bodoni (4:22)
1.18 — A New Classic: Lust (6:52)
1.19 — Lowercase Letters (9:26)
1.20 — ASSIGNMENT — Tracing & Memorizing (2:15)
Chapter 2 — Customizing Letters by Hand and Computer
2.1 — Customizing Letters (1:22)
2.2 — Altering Letters by Computer (9:07)
2.3 — Altering Letters by Hand (16:39)
2.4 — Advanced Customization (10:51)
2.5 — ASSIGNMENT — Designing a Short Phrase (0:59)
Chapter 3 — Script Letterforms
3.1 — Scripts and How to Use Them (4:17)
3.2 — Scripts vs. Calligraphy (7:25)
3.3 — Brush Scripts (12:14)
3.4 — ASSIGNMENT — Mastering Scripts (1:54)
Chapter 4 — Lettering Layouts
4.1 — Style, Rhythm, Spacing, and Hierarchy (2:34)
4.2 — Type Systems (8:08)
4.3 — Rhythm (5:58)
4.4 — Context (5:17)
4.5 — ASSIGNMENT — Lock it Up! (2:09)
Chapter 5 — Designing for Logos
5.1 — Custom Lettering for Logos (1:34)
5.2 — Designing for Logos (12:13)
5.3 — ASSIGNMENT — Design a Logo (2:46)
Chapter 6 — Dos and Don'ts of Lettering
6.1 — Dos and Don'ts: The Pitfalls of Everyday Lettering (3:15)
6.2 — ASSIGNMENT — Experimenting & Beyond (3:39)
1.14 — The Classics: Helvetica
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