Welcome to Type and Media, a typography foundation course. We work together to explore the principles of type design through online exercises, discussions, assignments and projects. Please take some time to explore this OpenLab course site. Use the top menu bar to explore the course information, activities, and help.

• Syllabus
• Schedule
• Student Survey
• Tech Check
• OpenLab Help

Faculty Information

Professor: John De Santis

Online Office Hours/Information:
Virtual Office Hour Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10:00AM-11:00AM

Contact Information

• Email: jdesantis@citytech.cuny.edu

Technology Requirements

• Tech Check Page

Schedule

Add a schedule of topics to be covered. Include a detailed schedule on the Schedule page.

Grading Policy

40% — Main projects and their presentations
30% — Assignments -homework
30% — Class Activities/Discussions/Participation
The detailed grading policy can be found on the Grading Policy page.

Class Etiquette & Netiquette

• As this is an online course it is important that students establish weekly virtual participation.
• All assignments need to be submitted on time as they are part of the online class sessions.
• Proper attire, dress as for physical classes.
• Adjust your posture, sit up as straight and look into the camera.
• Learning online requires paying attention, especially with classmates unsure of when to speak. Conference apps, BlackBoard and Zoom, have a chat feature. If you have questions in class sessions type in the chat, or raise your hand.
• Voice volume; most microphones can pick up your normal speaking voice, so you don’t need to yell. You do need speak clearly in a normal voice volume.
• Mute your mic as needed to eliminate background noise when not speaking
  

Course Activities

• Projects – 3-4 main projects supported by homework assignments
• Homework Assignments – Inserted in the the class pages on site.
• Type Challenges – Design assignments and discussions completed with time constraints during class or as specified.
• Type Talk Discussions – Discussion, comments, critiques, opinions on type throughout the semester
• Name That Type Discussions – Students will comment in live class discussions
• Found Alphabet Typography Discussions – Weekly image posts of  alphabet letters,numbers 1-9 ,0  and comments Final  Due  last class Upload a compiled PDF
• Type Scavenger Hunt Activities – Students will look for various typographic topics principles, techniques, post image
• Type Hero – Students will create a 5 minute presentation to an assigned designer

Course Projects

• Project 1: The Type Book
• Project 2: Expressive Type
• Project 3: The Posters

Course Resources

• Readings and Library Resources
• Links to resources, writing center, tutoring

Materials /Supplies

• Computer with internet access and Adobe CC.
• Cloud storage and Flash drive (any storage for your files)
• Sketchbook for notes, ideas, process / pencils
• Approximately $40 misc expenses (cloud, printing, art materials, etc)

Message from

Douglas Davis

Chair, BFA in Communication Design

Students who participate in this class with their camera on or use a profile image are agreeing to have their video or image recorded solely for the purpose of creating a record for students enrolled in the class to refer to, including those enrolled students who are unable to attend live. If you are unwilling to consent to have your profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students who un-mute during class and participate orally are agreeing to have their voices recorded. If you are not willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute button activated and communicate exclusively using the “chat” feature, which allows students to type questions and comments live.