Course Detail: PCDS-151 - COMMUNICATION DESIGN AND STRATEGY- TYPOGRAPHY I

This required typography course, the first in a sequence of three, develops an understanding of two-dimensional design space and the unique nature of typographic communication principles. Through a series of projects centered around the role of type in communication design, students develop an understanding of typographic aesthetics, concepts of organization, understanding nuance of language based messages to achieve a particular hierarchy, while emphasizing the role of analog and digital tools to achieve well-crafted solutions with specific communication intent. Content used in this course present design's complex history, while also providing students the opportunity to lend their point of view in content analysis.

$900

Open to high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Students who wish to receive financial support from their Michigan school district should follow these steps:

Step 1

Submit an approval letter or form from your high school guidance counselor or principal stating that you are approved to participate and the dollar amount that the district will pay toward the $900 cost of tuition to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu

Step 2

Once the approval letter or form is received from the student, the student will receive further instructions on how to register for their dual enrollment course(s) with a specific discount code for their school district.

If a counselor, principal or administrator submits the approval letter or form via email to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu the following information must be provided

Student first and last name
Student email address
Parent/guardian first and last name
Parent/guardian email address
Student or parent/guardian phone number

Available Sessions

September 2, 2025 to December 11, 2025, T*806A (1 seats (100%) remaining)
September 3, 2025 to December 10, 2025, T*806A (1 seats (100%) remaining)