Typography 1

OK, the type books are due–I will show you what you need to do.

Be sure to study for the final–I will cover what will be on it in class and list it here.

Today, you will have Marianna again as a sub as I am at Methodist becoming a mom! Woo hoo!

Today, you will cover:

Typographical Grid and all elements: 1 grid, many layouts

• Variation in layouts: Create eight layouts using the same grid
• For these layouts each students uses just boxes- not actual text. Instructor will select one of these layouts and then actual text will be positioned.
• Here is the class template for today’s work.

For your homework:

• Student will create layout using the sketch chosen by instructor in class.
• Research text and imagery for “favorite” performer assignment

Here is the presentation on Typographic Hierarchy. Here is the class template and text for the exercise.

We will discuss hierarchy in class, as well as the parts of the grid. We will also begin a discussion of combining typefaces.

Homework:

Turn in all late work! You need to catch up on all Type Book assignments. I will post a list of all assignments due up until now with a pdf of the handouts.

Be ready for a small quiz next week on all we covered since the midterm.

Here is the class template for today’s work.

Text on a Path

Using the path tool in InDesign and some of the lyrics from your favorite song, construct a multi-page composition for your type book. This needs to be at least four pages, and you should use the typefaces you choose and the structure of the lines you draw to support and emphasize the meaning of the words. Remember that the pages form a larger whole, so the text should flow from one page to another.

Be aware of spacing between words and letters, and pay attention to the mix of typefaces: a good thing to do is to make sure they all have a similar x-height, even if that means you have to use different sizes of type on the same line.

Using the class template (found on the class website and in the class dropbox):

• Columns 1-4: Use this area as your main composition area.
• Column 5: The label should read Text on a Path and then list the group and song title.

You may use fonts the Lost Type Coop or Font Squirrel as you see fit.