Academic Resource
Welcome to the TypeCulture Academic Resource - a directory, archive and educational aid for design students, educators and professionals who are seeking information about type; its history, manufacture, use and artistic significance.
I am pleased to offer this resource; I have long sought after a compendium of reliable information about type and typography for my students. While there are a number of good websites that contain a wealth of links, some of which are included here, the thoroughness and accuracy of other sources sometimes leave much to be desired. So I offer this as a reliable online resource for finding out more about type. From these modest beginnings, it will be expanded continuously into a broad-ranging collection of informative articles, essays, trustworthy links and teaching aids.
Initially, the formal emphasis will be on the latin script and its (primarily) Western history. I want to establish a firm foundation for it here before turning my attention to other scripts and cultures. I heartily welcome your contributions, corrections and constructive criticism.
Mark Jamra
Articles & Essays
A collection of writings about typography and type design.
Movies
A collection of videos and short documentaries about type, typography and technology.
Research Directory
The starting point for on-line research into type - clear, well-organized and easy to use.
Education Extras
Proceedings and results of letterform design workshops, design seminars and explorations into type design & typography.
News
Special Discount on “Typeface” DVD
Kartemquin Films is offering a 15% discount on the DVD of their wonderful movie “Typeface” through September 30th. Entering the code TYPECON at checkout will activate the discount (you do not need to have attended TypeCon). Order the DVD at the Kartemquin website.
New Program in Typeface Design
The new Certificate Program in Typeface Design at The Cooper Union has been announced. One of the featured elective workshops will be taught by TypeCulture’s Mark Jamra.