A strange syllabus

One of my IU tutees brought in this syllabus.

Course title:  

• Typography I.

Objectives: 

• To develop an understanding of color theory, color relationships, and color terminology. [Uh, what.]
• To develop hand and eye skills and technique for mixing and applying paint.

Texts and Materials: 

• Color: A Workshop Approach by David Hornung.

Assignments: 

• Various exercises on color theory and relationships.
• Interpret an image using different color harmony schemes. [WTF.] 

Term Paper: 

• Write a 10 page paper on a graphic designer/type designer of your choice. [Finally. No more of this “color” nonsense.]

[Etc., etc.]

I looked up “typography” in the dictionary and on Wikipedia to make sure I wasn’t going insane.

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Last week I was able to stay home in the mornings and work on my epistle, “Toleration at Bethel College.” About 50% of it is written. It’s time to crank up the speed. The trustees will vote on April 23.