Monday, March 2, 2009
Project 1: Designig with Text
Designing with text
As you all know the pages of a book and the type under a headline are usually composed for easy reading. When much textual information introduced in a layout, one starts dealing with the overall look of the text block. The designer can control the look of the text block by specifying point size, type face, letter spacing, word spacing and other aspects of it. Text may be centred, asymmetrical, left or right aligned. Consider all those aspects of it. Design your given text according to readability rules.
Do not forget; text should be readable and legible but that does not mean it should be boring. Consider applying rules but make it inviting also.
Size: Two A4 size paper. ( A spread)
Given Date: February 13.
Due to: March 6.
As you all know the pages of a book and the type under a headline are usually composed for easy reading. When much textual information introduced in a layout, one starts dealing with the overall look of the text block. The designer can control the look of the text block by specifying point size, type face, letter spacing, word spacing and other aspects of it. Text may be centred, asymmetrical, left or right aligned. Consider all those aspects of it. Design your given text according to readability rules.
Do not forget; text should be readable and legible but that does not mean it should be boring. Consider applying rules but make it inviting also.
Size: Two A4 size paper. ( A spread)
Given Date: February 13.
Due to: March 6.
Spring 2009 semester program
Name: Typography Credit: 3
Code: Gra 212 Section No: 02
Schedule: Friday 9.40-12.30 Classroom: FB-220
Instructor: Fulya Ince Phone: 1763
Office hours: Monday 14.30- 16.30 Office: FB 308
e.mail: fince@bilkent.edu.tr
Blog: http://gra211-212typography08-09.blogspot.com
webb: www.bilkent.edu.tr/~fince
Week: Subjects Covered
1. (February 13.) Layout/Project 1: Digital typesetting; issues of legibility readability (A spread)
2. (February 20.) Modern and traditional layout
3. (February 27.) Work in progress.
4. (March 6.) Presenting Project 1/Project 2: Expressive layout (Poster)
5. (March 13.) Class work:1 Expressive layout
6. (March 20.) Work in progress.
7. (March 27.) Presenting Project 2/Project 3: Type design out of logo
8. (April 3.) Work in progress.
9. (April 10.) Work in progress.
10. (April 17.) Presenting Project 3/Project 4:Logo design
11. (April 24.) Work in progress
12. (May 1.) Presenting Project 4/Project 5: Type face and type designer study
(Presentations: Group 1)
13. (May 8.) Work in progress.(Presentations: Group 2)
14. (May 15.) Work in progress.(Presentations: Group 3)
15. (May 22.) FINAL
Course Objectives:
.Present typography as a mode of transmission of thoughts, ideas, and facts.
.Define elements of typography, systems of measurement and production techniques.
.Describe formal, technical and aesthetic qualities of type and arrangements.
.Present basic evolution, classification and comparison of various type styles.
Projects:
Each class you are expected to bring necessary material to work. I am expecting you to use class time effectively.
Projects will be evaluated on the basis of concept, design, use of tools, and craftsmanship.
Due Dates:
All work is expected to be completed by the due dates. Late projects will not be accepted.
Class Participation:
Class participation is important in learning process. Classroom interaction is very helpful to everybody.
Students will be expected to participate in all class activities. Lectures, discussions and critiques will take place regularly.
Grading:
Grading will be based on assigned projects, craft, concept, exploration, sketching, class participation and involvement.
Projects: % 80
Class Participation: %10
Presentation: % 10
Attendance:
Attendance to all class meetings is required. There will be something new taught every class meeting.
So you will come to class and be prepared to work! According to department policy students who miss more than 20% the classes (3 classes) be failed. Attendance will be taken in each class. Missed classes will lower your final grade.
Code: Gra 212 Section No: 02
Schedule: Friday 9.40-12.30 Classroom: FB-220
Instructor: Fulya Ince Phone: 1763
Office hours: Monday 14.30- 16.30 Office: FB 308
e.mail: fince@bilkent.edu.tr
Blog: http://gra211-212typography08-09.blogspot.com
webb: www.bilkent.edu.tr/~fince
Week: Subjects Covered
1. (February 13.) Layout/Project 1: Digital typesetting; issues of legibility readability (A spread)
2. (February 20.) Modern and traditional layout
3. (February 27.) Work in progress.
4. (March 6.) Presenting Project 1/Project 2: Expressive layout (Poster)
5. (March 13.) Class work:1 Expressive layout
6. (March 20.) Work in progress.
7. (March 27.) Presenting Project 2/Project 3: Type design out of logo
8. (April 3.) Work in progress.
9. (April 10.) Work in progress.
10. (April 17.) Presenting Project 3/Project 4:Logo design
11. (April 24.) Work in progress
12. (May 1.) Presenting Project 4/Project 5: Type face and type designer study
(Presentations: Group 1)
13. (May 8.) Work in progress.(Presentations: Group 2)
14. (May 15.) Work in progress.(Presentations: Group 3)
15. (May 22.) FINAL
Course Objectives:
.Present typography as a mode of transmission of thoughts, ideas, and facts.
.Define elements of typography, systems of measurement and production techniques.
.Describe formal, technical and aesthetic qualities of type and arrangements.
.Present basic evolution, classification and comparison of various type styles.
Projects:
Each class you are expected to bring necessary material to work. I am expecting you to use class time effectively.
Projects will be evaluated on the basis of concept, design, use of tools, and craftsmanship.
Due Dates:
All work is expected to be completed by the due dates. Late projects will not be accepted.
Class Participation:
Class participation is important in learning process. Classroom interaction is very helpful to everybody.
Students will be expected to participate in all class activities. Lectures, discussions and critiques will take place regularly.
Grading:
Grading will be based on assigned projects, craft, concept, exploration, sketching, class participation and involvement.
Projects: % 80
Class Participation: %10
Presentation: % 10
Attendance:
Attendance to all class meetings is required. There will be something new taught every class meeting.
So you will come to class and be prepared to work! According to department policy students who miss more than 20% the classes (3 classes) be failed. Attendance will be taken in each class. Missed classes will lower your final grade.
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