Overview


TYPE VOCABULARY DIGITAL BOOK
16-page book using InDesign.

Project 1 introduces common type vocabulary: Anatomy of type, variations, arrangement and spacing, as well as the basic page composition of industry standard publication software (InDesign)

Although this project is directly related to typography, students will choose a favorite performer, athlete, band, writer, etc, and will write a 1 paragraph short biography. This performer’s name and bio will become the actual content of the book.

Project material and assignments are covered in classes 4 to 10, with project due Class 11.

This project contains multiple assignments:

  • Create multiple page InDesign Booklet:
    • Designing a cover, anatomy of type, variations, alignment, line space, word space, type on a path.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students learn the basics of typography including:
    Anatomy of type, variations, arrangement and spacing. It is essential for students not only to understand these terms, but understand why and how we used them in various applications.
  • Students are introduce to the basics of industry standard publication software (setting up pages, guides, master pages)

Instructions

  1. Set up pages. Instructions provided during class.

Due Date(s)

  • Project 1 is due for Class 11 (October 11). Upload by 8pm on Oct. 10.

Resources

  • May be added later.
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