Today we will be discussing Typography and how important it is for design. We will also be introducing In-Design & working on some in class work. Below are key commands that are used for In-Design.
Daily Archives: January 26, 2011
Syllabus: Typography
Introduction to Typography
Instructor:
Mike Matamala | BS Graphic Design
8 years Print & Graphic working experience.
858-361-4711 | michael@matamaladesign.com
Prerequisite:
None
Monday through Thursday | 6:00 to 10:00 PM 1/2 hour break
Textbooks:
The Mac Is Not A Typewriter
Sandra Cohen Peachpit Press 2008
Non Designers Type Book
Robin Williams Peachpit Press 1998
Lesson Materials:
The syllabus, course outline and unit guidelines for the entire course will be copied and given as a packet to the students on the first full day of class.
Course Description:
This course acquaints students with an introduction to InDesign and it’s basic functions (particularly for use in typography) and type terminology as it pertains to Graphic Design. Visual appeal, kerning, leading and form. Using type in practical applications pertaining to ad layout and designing combination marks and logos.
Instruction Method:
Lectures, demonstrations, projects and critiques, 2 Exams.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course, the student will be familiar with:
The terminology associated with type
Type classifications and history
Copyfitting on the computer
Practical applications of type as a design element
Logo and combination mark design
Course Procedures:
The plan for learning typography includes:
Lectures
Reading assignments
Handouts
Student Binder of information
Demonstrations and exercises
Projects with deadlines and critiques
Grading Policies:
There will be scheduled tests throughout the module as well as a comprehensive final. The total points earned divided by the total points possible determines the student’s grade. Attendance and participation will be factored into the final grade.
Grading Scale:
A 90% – 100%
B 80% – 89%
C 70% – 79%
D* 60% – 69%
F Below 59%
* Academic Probation
Attendance:
Attendance is extremely important in order to hear lectures and presentations, and ask questions as they arise. Students must complete 85% of the course hours to earn a satisfactory grade. Absences after three will count against final grade.
Class Rules:
If you miss a class for some reason, it is your responsibility to obtain copies of class notes and assignments. Copies of class assignments will be provided by the Teaching Assistant.
Cell phones and pagers must be turned off sound (put on vibrate). Cell phone or pagers that interrupt the class will be cause for a 5 point reduction in grade for each incident. Please remember that you are college students and disruptions and rudeness are not a part of the class Environment.
Please wear head phones if you choose to listen to IPods or MP3 Players and keep the volume down please.
Make up Policy:
A student who misses a regularly scheduled test may make arrangements for a make up test as follows:
The student shall receive the actual grade earned.
The student must contact the instructor on the student’s first day returning to request a make up test.
When a student is aware, in advance of a scheduled test, that he/she will not be able to take at the scheduled time, the student will contact the instructor no less then one day in advance.
The instructor will make arrangements for the student to take the test prior to the date on which the test is scheduled.
Policies may change for emergencies.
Any student who does not take a test in accordance with these policies shall receive a score of zero (failing grade ) on the test.
Grading Policy:
All critiqued projects have a firm deadline and are due at the set time for the critique. Any critiqued project that is late one day will receive a one letter grade reduction. A critiqued project turned in two days late will receive an F (59%). All exercise projects must be received by the end of the module or will be graded as an F (0%).
Welcome to Typography!
Typography Class Starts Today!
In typography we learn to use our letters as art and use Type to deliver the message of our design without having to read the content.
Our first class will include a brief introduction to Typography & fire up the computers and work in In-Design (page layout program.)
Typography is the design and use of typefaces as a means of communication. It is considered to have begun with Gutenberg and the development of moveable type. But typography has its roots in handwritten letterforms. Typography encompasses everything from calligraphy through digital type and type on Web pages. It also includes type designers who create new letterforms as well as designers and calligraphers who use the letters as part of their designs.
Typography uses typefaces and the whitespace around and through them to create a whole design.
