Class Info

  • Date: Wednesday, 10/9
  • Meeting Info: In-Person, Pearl 112

Topic

  • Type Test 1
    • Timed: 30 min
    • Available in Brightspace
  • Intro to Expressive Typography
  • Intro to Project 2: Expressive Typography, Typography & Color 
    • This time around, you will not receive grades for individual assignments related to the project, so it is important to do all steps as requested including turning them in by deadline (so I can track your progress/ provide feedback).
    • There will also be some stand alone assignments
  • Discuss Bonus Assignments

Objectives

  • Type Test 1
    • Timed: 30 min
    • Available in Brightspace
  • Intro to Expressive Typography
  • Intro to Project 2: Expressive Typography, Typography & Color 
    • You will be exposed to the creative and sometimes more playful aspect of type and lettering.
      • What are the differences between creating lettering and using existing typefaces?
      • How can we achieve a message with the use of a existing typeface or how we can in contrast, experiment with material and resources to create playful lettering. 
  • Project 2 material and assignments are are covered in classes 12 to 18
    • This project contains multiple assignments:
      • Expressive Word with Typeface (with process). From list provided, students will choose 4 words and express their meaning with Sans Serif Typeface and design elements such as scale, placement and character repetition or omission.
        • Students learn how to interpret their sketches to then make better selections of typeface and software to use once moving into a digital environment.
      • Lettering (favorite food)

Activities

  • Type Challenge Tools (In-Class)
    • Create a new document in Illustrator
      • Go to FILE> NEW
      • Create 2 artboards, each 3in x 3in inches squares
      • Save document as : LastName_Firstname_Illustrator-Tools
    • ARTBOARD 1
      • Type the word: “building”, all lowercase
        • Copy and paste a version outside of the artboard
      • Create an Outline (Type > Create Outlines) using the version on the artboard and slightly move some anchor points using the Direct Selection tool.
      • How to Create an Outline
    • ARTBOARD 2
      • Type the word: “broken”, either all upper or lowercase
        • Copy and paste a version outside of the artboard
      • Create an Outline (Type > Create Outlines) using the version on the artboard.
      • Ungroup the letterforms (Select Text > Option > Ungroup) and use miscellaneous shapes and the Pathfinder Tool (Window > Pathfinder) to divide parts of the letterform.
      • How to use Pathfinder and Divde
      • Touch Type Tool
    • Choose a color palette
      • Make letters color from your chosen palette. Pick 2 or 3 colors, don’t use more than 3.
    • Export final as a JPG
      • Name it: LastName_Firstname_Illustrator-Tools
    • Upload to Dropbox
  • Drawing Letters (Homework)
    • Pick a short phrase or music lyric (5-8 words).
    • Download the Grids and pick one for your phrase/lyric.
      • Note how all words are capitalized except when written in script.
    • Draw TWO different layouts for the same short phrase.
      • Each is on an 8.5 x 11 page (Don’t make letters too large. Use a sharp pencil. Use an eraser to correct mistakes.)
      • Use a maximum of 3 of the different lettering styles below. Make sure they work together.
      • Follow the set up of guides for each lettering style. Use your sketch book, ruler and eraser to draw a layout using the grid and letter styles. Pay attention to size, weight, style- make sure you are consistent with all your letters.
    • Take a picture or scan sketches.
      • Name it: LastName_Firstname_Handdrawn-Letters_1 and LastName_Firstname_Handdrawn-Letters_2
      • Upload to Dropbox

To-Do After Class

  • Complete Type Challenge Tools, Due 11PM, Tuesday, 10/15
    • Export as JPGs final Name it: LastName_Firstname_Illustrator-Tools-01 and LastName_Firstname_Illustrator-Tools-02
    • Upload to Dropbox
  • Complete Drawing Letters, Due 11PM, Tuesday, 10/15
    • Take a picture or scan sketches.
    • Name it: LastName_Firstname_Handdrawn-Letters_1 and LastName_Firstname_Handdrawn-Letters_2
    • Upload to Dropbox
  • Scavenger Hunt Due 11PM, Tuesday, 10/15
  • Found Alphabet
    • Letter F & G, Number 5
      • Post Due: 11 PM 10/10. Comments Due: 11 PM 10/15
    • Letter H & I, Number 6
      • Post Due: 11 PM 10/15. Comments Due: 11 PM 10/17
  • Type Hero Presentations (on-going)
    • Refer to the project page (click the link above) for your presentation date.
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