Tag Archives: Fall 2014

Fall 2014 – Intro to Typography – Day 1

Monday, September 22nd, 2014
Today we will begin exploring typography, which is the art of arranging type to make language visible. To fully understand typography, we will explore many different aspects of type, including the history of typography and how it has evolved throughout different time periods and developed in the digital age.
Objective:

  • I can define Typography as a technique for communication and as an art form.
  • I can define Typeface and Font and recognize the difference between the two.
  • I can identify the categories of fonts and how they are best used.

Vocabulary Words:

  • Typography
  • Type
  • Typeface
  • Font
  • Serif
  • Sans Serif
  • Script
  • Decorative/Display
Links:
 

 

Wikipedia – Typeface

Topics Discussed:
  • Typography
  • Typeface versus Font
  • Digital Typography
  • Font Foundries
  • Free vs. Paid Fonts
  • Online Typeface Resources

Assignment:

  1. Follow along with the in-class demonstration.

Assigned: September 22nd, 2014

 

Fall 2014 – 5.5 – Design Principles Analysis 1

Thursday, September 18th, 2014

Objective:

  • I can reflect on the Principles of Design and how effectively they were used in my most recent assignment.

Vocabulary Words:

  • Contrast
  • Repetition
  • Alignment
  • Proximity
Links:
None

Topics Discussed:
  • Reflection
  • Contrast
  • Repetition
  • Alignment
  • Proximity
  • Grid Design

Assignment:

  1. Connect to the class file server, and download the .pdf document entitled “5.5 – C.R.A.P. Analysis” from the Student Pickup Folder.
  2. Start a new InDesign document with all the default settings, and answer each of the questions in the document using complete sentences.
  3. You must have one complete sentence for each question in each prompt.
  4. You may use any typeface, so long as it is clearly legible. The font size should be 12pt.
  5. Turn on your Document Grid in the View menu, and turn on the Snap to Grid setting.
  6. As you answer these questions, use a new text frame for each question, and leave one square of space between your text frames.
  7. Turn in the document to the appropriate Student Drop Folder on the class file server when complete.

Assigned: September 18th, 2014
Due Date: September 19th, 2014