Find 5 examples that use a typeface from one of the 5 families/classifications of type we discussed in class. Take a photograph of each.
Upload the 5 photos to our OpenLab website and write a brief caption for each photo indicating the following: which scenario each was used, describe the classification to which you think it belongs and why.
DO NOT use Google to get your images. Take the photos as you travel about your business during the weekend.
One of main projects of the semester will be to create a type book that each student will be able to use as reference as they continue their graphic design studies. The book is created using InDesign and consists of a variety of exercises.
The lecture for the day included a demonstration on creating and using multiple InDesign documents.
Topics Covered
Creating multi-page documents
Using the Page Panel
Working with Master Pages
If you need a little help with InDesign, here are couple of video tutorials which may be helpful.
InDesign 5 – How to Work with Pages
Working with Master Pages – InDesign 6
In-Class Lab & Homework
In class we begin a 5-page document which should be completed and turned in on Monday, Feb 24. The instructions are as follows:
Create a 5-page document using the 5-column grid we set up in class.
The 5th column of each page will contain the following: Families of Type
—Name of family
—Timeline
—Characteristics (at least 2)
—Name of the font used
Use the first 4 columns as your art area.
Using the name of the famous person you selected, create an interesting composition with caps and lowercase or all lowercase type
Use lines and basic shapes to make your composition interesting.
Do 1 page for each of the five families of type.
Create a new composition for each family
Save your file as follows:
ADV1167_yourlastname_5Families
Then save the file again as a PDF (which will be submitted) with the same name.
