Reading flow and eye movement
Readers don't scan pages randomly. This module maps the patterns behind eye movement and shows how type size, weight, and placement either support or interrupt that flow.
Online Learning Program · Promoenergia
Typography
Typography shapes how readers process every word on a page. This program examines the mechanics behind that process — spacing, hierarchy, contrast — and trains you to apply them deliberately rather than by guesswork.
Typography
Design
Program
Study from anywhere in Australia
What the
curriculum covers
Six modules built around practical application — each one ends with a graded assignment and instant feedback quiz.
Type classification and selection
Serif, sans-serif, slab, monospace — each family carries associations. You'll work through selection decisions using real briefs rather than abstract exercises.
Spacing: tracking, kerning, leading
Three adjustments most beginners ignore, yet spacing decisions affect readability more than almost anything else. Exercises use both digital tools and printed output for comparison.
Scale systems and grid alignment
A consistent scale makes design decisions faster and more defensible. You'll build a modular scale from scratch and align it to a baseline grid used across screen and print formats.
Colour and contrast in type
Accessible contrast is a technical requirement, not just a preference. This module covers WCAG standards, real failure cases, and the visual logic behind colour pairings that hold up across devices.
Variable fonts and responsive type
Variable font technology has changed what's practical for screen typography. This module covers axis manipulation, performance considerations, and fluid type scaling using CSS clamp.
Skills you'll
build and test
The program is structured so that you apply each concept before moving to the next. Quizzes appear mid-module, not only at the end — so gaps get caught early rather than at assessment time.
Assignments are set in contexts you'd actually encounter: editorial layout, product packaging, screen UI, and long-form reading environments. Feedback is automated and immediate for multiple-choice questions, and detailed rubric-based for submission tasks.
Sample quiz question
Which spacing property controls the vertical distance between lines of text?
Common questions
about the program
Answers to what people typically ask before committing time to an online course. If something isn't covered here, the contact page is the fastest route to a direct answer.
What background knowledge do I need before starting?
No prior design background is required. You should be comfortable reading in English and have basic computer skills. Familiarity with any design software is helpful but not a prerequisite — software introductions are part of the program.
How long does the full program take to complete?
The core curriculum spans eight weeks at roughly six hours per week. The pace is self-directed, so learners who invest more time move faster. Assessments remain open, and there is no hard deadline for module completion.
Are the quizzes graded or just for practice?
Each module includes short knowledge checks that provide instant feedback — these are practice only and do not affect your standing. The graded assessments come at the end of each unit and are weighted toward your final program result.
What does the certificate issued at the end confirm?
Completion of the program confirms structured knowledge of typography principles, practical application in screen and print contexts, and assessed competency across all six curriculum modules. The certificate is issued digitally by Promoenergia.