Overview

Each week, you’ll be assigned either a letter of the alphabet or a number from 1-9, 0, and asked to photograph it, post it on OpenLab, and comment on a classmate’s findings.

At the end of the semester, you will be required to submit a Final PDF with all your images.

Instructions

Weekly (Post Example)

  1. First Week – Create a post on the OpenLab class site named “LastName_First Name_Found Alphabet”. You will edit this post each week to include new images.
  2. Select categories “Student Posts” and “Found Alphabet Typography Discussions”
  3. Add a GALLERY block, and two images into your post. Your images should be be named “LastName_FirstName_Letter”.
  4. Comment on a submission uploaded by another classmate. Do your best to comment on something that hasn’t be commented on a lot already and try to say something different than what has been said, if possible. Suggestions include:
    • Are the pictured letters: Serif, Sans Serif, Old Style, Display, Modern or Transitional?
    • Can you identify the Typeface that was used? You can upload the image to  WhatTheFont  (please note that this is not a super accurate tool).
    • Comment on the typeface choice and usage. Example, do you typically see this typeface on packages for candy or store signs? Is it a typeface you see a lot or a little? Where?
  5. You can photograph letters and numbers whenever, but DO NOT POST AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.

Due At The End of Semester

  • Create an InDesign document that looks like the example PDF
    • Document Specs: 8.5″ x 11″, .5″ margins all-around, .5″ gutter.
    • Save your document as a PDF and name it: “Lastname_Firsname_Found_Alphabet.pdf
    • Create a Parent Page
      • Add TWELVE 2″ x 2″ boxes, evenly spaced.
        • (Shortcut: Select the Rectangle Frame Tool (F). Click and drag to create a frame that extends from the top left corner margin, to the bottom right corner margin. While still holding down your cursor, hit the RIGHT arrow key two times and the UP arrow key three times. Let go of your cursor.)
        • Type your First Name and Last Name at the top left of the page. Type “Found Alphabet” at the top right.
    • Apply your Parent Page to the pages in your document. Begin to place your images into each box. Make sure to align your image within the frame so that your letters aren’t cut off. Caption each image with the letter pictured.
    • Upload final PDF into your OpenLab “LastName_FirstName_Found Alphabet” post

Due Date(s)

  • Letters A, Number 1
    • Post Due: 11 PM 9/10. Comments Due: 11 PM 9/12
  • Letter B, Number 2
    • Post Due: 11 PM 9/17. Comments Due: 11 PM 9/19
  • Letter C, Number 3
    • Post Due: 11 PM 9/24. Comments Due: 11 PM 9/26
  • Letter D & E, Number 4
    • Post Due: 11 PM 10/1. Comments Due: 11 PM 10/3
  • 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
  • Letter J & K, Number 7
    • Post Due: 11 PM 10/22. Comments Due: 11 PM 10/24
  • Letter L & M, Number 8
    • Post Due: 11 PM 10/29. Comments Due: 11 PM 10/31
  • Letter N & O, Number 9
    • Post Due: 11 PM 11/5. Comments Due: 11 PM 11/7
  • Letter P & Q, Number 0
    • Post Due: 11 PM 11/12. Comments Due: 11 PM 11/14
  • Letter R & S
    • Post Due: 11 PM 11/19. Comments Due: 11 PM 11/21
  • Letters T & U
    • Post Due: 11 PM 11/26. Comments Due: 11 PM 11/28
  • Letters V & W
    • Post Due: 11 PM 12/3. Comments Due: 11 PM 12/5
  • Letters X, Y, Z
    • Post Due: 11 PM 12/10. Comments Due: 11 PM 12/12
    • FINAL PDF OF ALL LETTERS DUE: 11 PM, 12/12

Resources

How to Use Open Lab

https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/blog/help/help-category/using-a-site

Adding a Post:

  1. In the WordPress Dashboard, click on the tab Posts > Add New to create a new post
  2. Add a title in the title box at the top.
  3. Add an image (Add > Media) or formatted written content using the Post Editor.
  4. Add the relevant Category (choose from the existing list).
  5. Click Save Draft for later or click Publish to publish immediately.  

How to add images to OpenLab

From your mobile device
“Image Size” app Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.vsmedia.imagesize&hl=en_US
“Image Size”  IOS App Store  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/image-size/id670766542  

Resize Images in OpenLab
Most digital cameras and  phones are likely to be set to take images that are vastly larger than a user of a computer screen is likely to need
https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/openroad/image-resizing

Insert Images into a Post
https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/blog/help/adding-images-other-media-block-editor/

Create a Gallery In a Post
https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/blog/help/adding-an-image-gallery/

Edit a Gallery In a Post
https://wordpress.com/support/wordpress-editor/blocks/gallery-block/