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Over the summer, I took an Introduction to Graphic Design and Digital Tools course at Fordham University. I found this topic extremely interesting as I learned that graphic design is not just simply Photoshop, but it also focuses on typefaces, fonts, different designers and what they've accomplished, and the Bauhaus movement. All of this was interesting and after learning about typefaces, I started to pay more attention to the styles of the words, especially signs on the streets. Due to this, I feel as though the course opened my eyes on the world around me and that others, especially students and teenagers should feel the same way.

I usually prefer sans serif over serif as I find it more creative and more interesting than serif such as Times New Roman and Century Old style which look strikingly identical to each other but are not. Over the summer, I had to research and discuss about three fonts. I discovered that I really enjoyed Gill Sans and Futura. I am in debate over which one I prefer more.

Here Gill Sans is used in the recognizable "Underground" sign seen in London and Futura is used in the iconic brand Louis Vuitton:

I hope that throughout the school year, I have the chance to learn more than what I already know, as I was slightly confused about the history of typefaces and graphic design. If it is possible I would also love to have the chance to improve my Photoshop skills.