# GDP 223 — Fundamentals of Typography (NDU)

> GDP 223 Fundamentals of Typography at Notre Dame University – Louaize. 4 student reviews.

Source: https://studiety.com/ndu/course/3077
Retrieved: 2026-09-18

## Facts

- Course code: GDP 223
- Title: Fundamentals of Typography
- University: Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU)
- Subject: Graphic Design
- Faculty: Faculty of Architecture, Arts
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (2): John kortbawi, Nadim Matta

## Catalogue description

Students will learn how to classify type according to its history and development, type measurements, and a series of exercises exploring space, hierarchy, order, kerning, tracking, type size and weight. Furthermore, the students will explore the use of type and space together with the development of grids through the application of design to a variety of formats. Prerequisite: GDP 217.

## Quick answers

### What is GDP 223 at NDU?

GDP 223 Fundamentals of Typography is a 3-credit course at Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU), in the Faculty of Architecture, Arts. Students will learn how to classify type according to its history and development, type measurements, and a series of exercises exploring space, hierarchy, order, kerning, tracking, type size and weight.

### How many credits is GDP 223?

GDP 223 Fundamentals of Typography is worth 3 credits at NDU.

### Is GDP 223 hard?

4 NDU students have written about GDP 223 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches GDP 223 at NDU?

Studiety has 2 professors on record for GDP 223: John kortbawi, Nadim Matta. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### What are the prerequisites for GDP 223?

GDP 223 lists 1 prerequisite: GDP 217 Conceptual Communication in Digital Media.

## What to expect

- Has Graded Homeworks

## Prerequisites

- [GDP 217 — Conceptual Communication in Digital Media](https://studiety.com/ndu/course/3076)

## Student reviews

4 of 4 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
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- **2026-08** — Ktir byodghat tlemizo. Bet2ade el course madghouta. He is very fair and a good teacher.

- **2026-08** — he is very demanding he expects a lot he is not as easygoing as john. He gives you a lot to do.

- **2026-08** — He hates new trends he is very traditional. You have to stick to what he likes.

- **2026-08** — he is very picky on participation and attendance. The course is challenging because the course is hard.

## See also

- [All Graphic Design courses at NDU](https://studiety.com/ndu/subject/graphic-design.md)
- [Every NDU subject](https://studiety.com/ndu/subjects.md)

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