video – COMD1127 Type & Media, Sp2019

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

Classes 9 & 10 – Tracking, Kerning and Type on a Path

Tracking and Type Alignment

We took a look at how to digitally control tracking and the different type alignment options. We were able to see what happens when tracking is too tight or too loose. We also took a closer look at what happens when we use justified text alignment. I discovered that one of the advantages of using justified text is that it can save space when a lot of text is used. We also saw a disadvantage that is awkward or bad word spacing that creates too much white space in paragraphs. Sometimes we see streams of this white space, which we call rivers (rivers of white space).

justified text — This is an example of what can happen when text is justified. The paragraph can end up with rivers–indicated by the red lines.

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February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Class 6 and 7 — Multiple Pages in InDesign and a Review of the 5 Families of Type

We have discussed the five families of type since the early days of the semester. Sometimes these are referred to as type categories. Make sure you learn to identify the differences.

Here is quick review:

Old Style: Garamond
(15th-17th century)

designed in France in 1615 by Jean Jannon (Claude Garamond was
given credit originally)
designed in a time when inks and paper were coarse and type
technology was still rather rough
relatively thick strokes and heavily bracketed or curved serifs
emulated classical calligraphy

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February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

Class 3 — Variation in Type

During our third class, we covered the Five Families of Type, but we also reviewed the Variation in Type .

If you missed the lecture on the Variation in Type and the Five Families of Typography, you can download the slides Variation in Type. We learned how to identify the types of stress and the different styles.
Download the Type Anatomy sheet and keep it handy to help you identify the different parts of letters.
We watched several videos in class:

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February 2, 2019February 3, 2019