Description

Course Name: Certified Typography Designer

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/AD/CTD/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Typography Designer course is designed to develop deep expertise in the art and science of typography, focusing on how type can be used effectively in visual communication. This course covers the history, anatomy, and classification of typefaces, as well as key principles such as hierarchy, legibility, readability, alignment, spacing, and rhythm. Learners will explore how to select and manipulate typefaces to evoke emotion, enhance clarity, and support branding.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Typography and Its History: Definition and importance of typography in design, Historical evolution of type from print to digital, Overview of type classifications (serif, sans-serif, script, decorative), Anatomy of type (baseline, x-height, ascender, descender, etc.), Influence of famous typographers and type movements, Role of typography in branding and communication.

Module 2: Type Anatomy, Terminology, and Classification: Understanding letterforms and structural elements of type, Key typography terms (kerning, tracking, leading, hierarchy), Classification systems (Old Style, Transitional, Modern, Slab Serif, etc.), Typeface families and font styles, Choosing type based on context and function, Identifying and pairing typefaces effectively.

Module 3: Typography for Print and Digital Media: Best practices for setting type in print layouts (books, posters, brochures), Typography for screen: legibility, scalability, and resolution, Responsive typography and fluid type systems, Typographic hierarchy and visual rhythm, Formatting long-form and short-form content, Working with type grids and column structures.

Module 4: Creative Typography and Expressive Design: Designing with type as a visual element, Experimental and kinetic typography, Using type in posters, album covers, and advertising, Lettering vs. typography vs. calligraphy, Creating mood and tone through typographic choices, Integrating typography with photography and illustration.

Module 5: Typography Tools, Software, and Techniques: Working with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma for type design, Advanced text formatting and style management, Font management and licensing best practices, Introduction to font creation tools (FontForge, Glyphs, FontLab), Using grids and guides for precise type alignment, Accessibility and inclusive typography for all users.

Module 6: Typography Projects and Portfolio Development: Creating typographic posters, editorial spreads, and logo-based type designs, Real-world projects including branding and digital ads, Receiving and incorporating critique and feedback, Preparing type-focused case studies and mockups, Assembling a specialized typography portfolio, Presenting and articulating design rationale professionally.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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