Alternative Typographic Histories Audit - Spring 2025
About the class:
What if typography had evolved differently? Reimagine the history of written language by exploring how non-Latin scripts like Arabic could have developed if technology had been designed with them in mind. This class invites you to challenge Western-centric designs and create new typographic artifacts rooted in diverse traditions.
AncestryandMe was originally taught by Hind al Saad and Levi Hammett in Summer 2023 and is presented this spring as an audit course for SFPC alumni.
As an auditor, you will have access to:
- Syllabus and readings
- Weekly prompts for creative work and discussion questions
- Dedicated Discord text and voice channels with fellow auditors
Schedule:
This class runs from April 1 to April 29, 2025 on Tuesdays.
Week 1: April 1 - Asynchronous Study
Week 2: April 8 - Asynchronous Study
Week 3: April 15 - Asynchronous Study
Week 4: April 22 - Asynchronous Study
Week 5: April 29 - Synchronous Showcase & Discussion
Tuition and payment:
We have three tuition rates available for this audit, please select the option that best describes you:
-Solidarity Rate ($50): If you do not have consistent work and/or struggle to consistently meet basic living expenses (10 seats available on a first come, first serve basis)
-Standard Rate ($100): Can consistently meet basic living expenses, some disposable income
-Redistribution Rate ($200+): Can consistently meet living expenses with ample disposable income, beneficiary of intergenerational wealth or if class can be paid for by your employer
Notifications and timeline:
Deadline to sign up: Thursday, April 3rd at 11:59pm EST
Auditing seats are guaranteed upon completion of this form and receipt of payment
Auditing materials will begin dispersal weekly on April 3rd, with class ending April 29.