Topics Covered

Most typefaces have different variations or styles. These are modified versions of the original or regular typeface. Some common variations are italic, bold and bold italic. Some typefaces also come in condensed or extended (expanded), but may also have other varieties like small caps, outlined, shaded or even more decorative with swashes. A few articles to review on the topic are Variations on a Theme and Styles, Weights, Widths—It’s All in the (Type) Family.

Vocabulary

• Regular, roman, book
• Type width
  condensed
  extended, expanded
• Weight
  light, bold
• Posture
  italic, oblique
• Stress
  vertical
  horizontal
• Contrast
  extreme
  medium
  low/none
• Serif
  bracketed
  unbracketed

Homework

Type Book— This type book exercise is based on variations. Create a 6-page document. Each page must show a sampling of 3 character, comparing variations to type within each category discussed in class. The document for this assignment may be downloaded –>ADV1167-Variations