Hello everyone, and welcome to the Spring 2019 semester of Type & Media, COMD1127, section D124. This is your class website and part of your required reading. Here you will find loads of resources to help you get through the course. As often as I find interesting materials that will supplement and enhance your learning, I will update this site with them. Sometimes you will find a recap from the day’s lesson. If I find no one is utilizing the info, I will stop posting it here. Therefore, you should plan to check in here before and after each class—especially to get updates to class and homework assignments. It is your responsibility to keep up with the information that is posted, and your participation on this site will contribute to its usefulness and help to enhance it. So, remember to post and comment when assigned to do so, and as often as possible to keep the discussion going. You contribution can make a big difference. There is no required textbook for this class.
Let’s get started! In the comments below, share a few of the things you hope to learn in this class.
Taking this class I mostly hope to learn more about different typefaces/fonts and their applications & importance in the design process
Hi Cameron, we will definitely cover different fonts and typefaces, and how to recognize them. Welcome to the class!
In taking this class, it will introduce me to parts of my major, communication design that is required. I hope to learn the classifications of typography as well as using technology such as the Macintoch for designing online. I will also hope to gain more knowledge on types of designs and the anatomy.
Hi Maisha, we will begin type classification shortly. Hopefully you’ll get some interesting and useful information that will make you a great designer. Welcome to the class!
Heard. Can I get my A now?
Ha! Welcome to the class.
I hope to learn about typography
Hi Damian, welcome to the class.
I’m a junior but I am brand new at city tech and in the design aspect of art. So I look forward to learning / taking away as much as possible.
Hi Anna, welcome to City Tech and welcome to the class. I hope you will fall in love with typography by the end of the semester.
Thank you, I look forward to it !
Looking forward to learning how to incorporate the art of typography into my current business.
Hi Alexander, welcome to the class. What business are you doing?
I’m working on growing my floral and event designs business. This is a good class to be in if I want to take it further and become full service.
I’m working on growing my floral and event designs business. This is a good class to be in if I want to take it further and become full service.
As a freshman, I want to learn how to get good at using InDesign so I can master Typography well. I had some experience using adobe programs for the first time during the fall semester, but I still need some practice on it.
Hi Jenise, you will get plenty of practice in this here. Welcome to the class.
Throughout this course, I’m looking forward to learning everything there is about typefaces and master everything that we will be learning.
Welcome to the class Michael. There is lots to learn in this course.
I wish to better understand typography and the impact it can have on a design. I’ve seen friends go through similar courses which has made me excited to work on the projects for this term.
Hi Jeremy, hopefully you’ll enjoy the projects that are lined up for this semester.
I look forward to learning about different fonts and the best ways to use them.
Hi Gary, welcome to the class.
Interested in learning more about typography and the many ways i could use it to benefit me in my major
Isaiah, welcome to the class!
Taking this class will help me understand how typography is used in design. I would also like to learn how to use photshop more if we use it for our projects.
Hi Jacky, we won’t be using learning Photoshop in this class. Though you may use Photoshop to open or adjust a few files, this class is about using InDesign.