Before proceeding with the next part of your assignment, read the following in your "Typographic Design" textbook:
pp. 34-39
pp. 48-51
pp. 66-67
pp. 74-76
p. 177
The thoughts expressed in the book with help you think through the next stage and clarify some of the issues you should be dealing with.
Next part of the assignment:
Using your ORIGINAL SKETCH as a starting point, develop your typographic word design further. Do not abandon the work you have already done [don't vary from it significantly other than to solve problems]! You have already figured out what some of the issues are in balancing positive/negative forms in space and finding the letter identifiers in your characters while maintaining legibility. Not easy things to do!
So the rules you can now break are:
• you can adjust space between characters (they no longer have to be confined to a square)
• you can alter the baseline so it is no longer necessarily straight, but can be adjusted according to how you want the positive/negative spaces to work. This means you might stack certain letters or sets of letters.
• you can now judiciously incorporate a serifed typeface provided for you in your handout. If you have a letter that needs more visual clues to make it legible, consider this option. Serif typefaces automatically provide more visual clues to the viewer for legality because they have a variation of thick and thin weights within the letterform, and the serif can provide orientation. Do not mix in any serifed letters if you don't need to for legibility.
Due at the beginning of class;
Minimum of 10 "sketches" [these may begin to resemble collages--it is OK to cut and paste, rearrange, etc.]
You can use black sharpies on tracing paper.
You sketches should be neat enough for others to clearly see your design intentions.
As you work, run it past your friends to see if they can still read it. If not, something is wrong that you need to fix.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
GD I for Thursday, Sept. 27
Due at the beginning of class:
ALL of the letters in your word drawn TWO ways:
One way should be black letter in a white field (positive)
One way should be white letter in a black field (negative)
On tracing paper, in pencil, inside a 2" SQUARE box drawn using drafting tools (parallel bar or t-square, and a triangle that is 90 degrees.)
Fill in all negative spaces WHILE YOU WORK. Don't outline everything at once and then fill things in. If you work that way, you won't ultimately be making good, efficient decisions about the proportions of negative and positive space. Always work on things they way they will be viewed ultimately. No need to labor over making a perfect black, just fill in the letters so the edges are neat and the pencil is dark enough so you can see the positive/negative spaces. Spending more time on it is not necessary.
Bring to class:
pad of 11" x 14" tracing paper
triangle
metal ruler
pencils
kneaded eraser
white artists tape
clear scotch tape
glue stick
scissors
exacto knife + new blades
cutting mat
handout from class today
Remember your goals:
• each square should have as close to an equal amount of white and black as it can
• show me ONLY the identifier of each individual letter. If it can be read as a different letter, you should reconsider the design decision. Run it by your friends & see if they can tell.
Daily grades:
For each class, you are assigned certain things you should either have with you, done as homework, or researched outside of class. I am checking each day with my iPad to see if you have fulfilled those requirements. For the most part, these grades are either all or nothing. You've either done it or not. The cumulation of your daily grades figures into the final tally of your overall class grade and your daily grades have the potential to bump up your overall average, or bring it down. Pay close attention to instructions during class, on the handouts, and on the blog.
ALL of the letters in your word drawn TWO ways:
One way should be black letter in a white field (positive)
One way should be white letter in a black field (negative)
On tracing paper, in pencil, inside a 2" SQUARE box drawn using drafting tools (parallel bar or t-square, and a triangle that is 90 degrees.)
Fill in all negative spaces WHILE YOU WORK. Don't outline everything at once and then fill things in. If you work that way, you won't ultimately be making good, efficient decisions about the proportions of negative and positive space. Always work on things they way they will be viewed ultimately. No need to labor over making a perfect black, just fill in the letters so the edges are neat and the pencil is dark enough so you can see the positive/negative spaces. Spending more time on it is not necessary.
Bring to class:
pad of 11" x 14" tracing paper
triangle
metal ruler
pencils
kneaded eraser
white artists tape
clear scotch tape
glue stick
scissors
exacto knife + new blades
cutting mat
handout from class today
Remember your goals:
• each square should have as close to an equal amount of white and black as it can
• show me ONLY the identifier of each individual letter. If it can be read as a different letter, you should reconsider the design decision. Run it by your friends & see if they can tell.
Daily grades:
For each class, you are assigned certain things you should either have with you, done as homework, or researched outside of class. I am checking each day with my iPad to see if you have fulfilled those requirements. For the most part, these grades are either all or nothing. You've either done it or not. The cumulation of your daily grades figures into the final tally of your overall class grade and your daily grades have the potential to bump up your overall average, or bring it down. Pay close attention to instructions during class, on the handouts, and on the blog.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
GD I for Tuesday, Sept. 25
Bring to class:
Your "Typographic Design" textbook
pad of 11" x 14" tracing paper
pencils
kneaded eraser
white artist tape
Your "Typographic Design" textbook
pad of 11" x 14" tracing paper
pencils
kneaded eraser
white artist tape
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
GD I for Thursday, Sept. 20
Weather permitting we will be creating our letters on the sidewalk in front of the Humanities building during class. Dress accordingly. If it is sunny, you might want to bring a hat and sunglasses.
Bring your print out from the lab today {with the grid over the letters.}
Bring your print out from the lab today {with the grid over the letters.}
Monday, September 17, 2012
GD I Tumblr addresses....New ones added 9/19
These are the addresses that have been sent to me so far:
Joey: http://mo-joey.tumblr.com
Kiara: http://vcruzzing.tumblr.com
Elouise: http://ellabella0515.tumblr.com
Kayden: http://kaydenheartsgothicfont.tumblr.com/
Chelsea: http://cmhgraphicdesigni.tumblr.com/
Brittany: http://brittanynboyer92.tumblr.com/
Sarah: http://stgraphicdesign.tumblr.com/
Ashley: http://www.tumblr.com/blog/atindallgraphicdesign
If you have NOT sent your address, please do so right away!
NEW:
Tatiana: http://0ops-typo.tumblr.com
Justin: http://jdunbar08.tumblr.com/
Thursday, September 13, 2012
GD I class today CANCELLED
Because some things that have come up with our visiting artist Will Hill in Atlanta today, GD I class will be CANCELLED today. Of course, all GD I students are invited to join us on the field trip to Georgia State today! He is AMAZING!
All homework is due for Tuesday, Sept. 18.
All homework is due for Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
GD I for Thursday, Sept. 13
I'm very excited about your work so far on our "guerrilla type" project! It has endless possibilities. It would have been nice to have gotten started yesterday outdoors, but I think it is best to spend some time thinking about how this will look. It will be a much better result if we take it one step at a time.
Due at the beginning of class on Thursday:
10 different ideas for the arrangement of type for our first slogan:
Imagination is power.
You may only use typefaces that are members of the five basic type classifications, and that are in your textbook. Please note: just because a font is in the textbook does not mean it is in our font library.
Why do I ask you to limit your font choices? So you will address issues of legibility, design and positive/negative relationships with classic fonts that allow YOU to solve the design problems, rather than choosing what is called a "vanity font" that has unintended or unexpected connotations (i.e.: too much personality on their own.)
The 10 versions should be done on a computer and printed out on 8.5" x 11" paper in black and white. Experiment with all upper case, all lower case, and any combination of the two. Think of how the meaning changes with different typefaces and different ways of creating emphasis. We will look at all of your solutions as a group and choose the best version....and yes, I will be counting.
This is challenging because there is a limited amount of design choices with only three words that are small, medium and large, but I know you're up to it. Use your imagination. (It is power after all....)
Things to avoid:
• stairstepping type
• vertically stacking type
• type that is on an angle (keep it either vertical or horizontal at 90 or 180 degrees.)
• mixing more than two typefaces
Due at the beginning of class on Thursday:
10 different ideas for the arrangement of type for our first slogan:
Imagination is power.
You may only use typefaces that are members of the five basic type classifications, and that are in your textbook. Please note: just because a font is in the textbook does not mean it is in our font library.
Why do I ask you to limit your font choices? So you will address issues of legibility, design and positive/negative relationships with classic fonts that allow YOU to solve the design problems, rather than choosing what is called a "vanity font" that has unintended or unexpected connotations (i.e.: too much personality on their own.)
The 10 versions should be done on a computer and printed out on 8.5" x 11" paper in black and white. Experiment with all upper case, all lower case, and any combination of the two. Think of how the meaning changes with different typefaces and different ways of creating emphasis. We will look at all of your solutions as a group and choose the best version....and yes, I will be counting.
This is challenging because there is a limited amount of design choices with only three words that are small, medium and large, but I know you're up to it. Use your imagination. (It is power after all....)
Things to avoid:
• stairstepping type
• vertically stacking type
• type that is on an angle (keep it either vertical or horizontal at 90 or 180 degrees.)
• mixing more than two typefaces
Thursday, September 6, 2012
GD I for Tuesday, Sept.11
Between now and Tuesday, get together with other members of your group and brainstorm ideas for slogans to promote the Department of Art to other students on campus.
Try to use empathy and put yourself in the position of your fellow students when trying to strategize what might appeal or convince them to try an art class.
Think back: what made you want to take an art class? Can you write a slogan that would speak to that????
Each group must have a minimum of 30 slogans to present at the beginning of class on Tuesday. We will discuss them, identify the best, and work on how to create the most effective type solutions to communicate your message.
Also: bring a variety of drawing materials to class: pen and ink, pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, etc. Don't buy anything, just bring what you have around from your Foundations classes....also white drawing paper, any size, at least 8" x 10".
Try to use empathy and put yourself in the position of your fellow students when trying to strategize what might appeal or convince them to try an art class.
Think back: what made you want to take an art class? Can you write a slogan that would speak to that????
Each group must have a minimum of 30 slogans to present at the beginning of class on Tuesday. We will discuss them, identify the best, and work on how to create the most effective type solutions to communicate your message.
Also: bring a variety of drawing materials to class: pen and ink, pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, etc. Don't buy anything, just bring what you have around from your Foundations classes....also white drawing paper, any size, at least 8" x 10".
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
GD I for Thursday, Sept. 6
Meet in the lab in room 207 at the beginning of class.
Due at the beginning of class:
1. Your "fill in the missing letter" exercise.
2. Your photocopy of drawn letters with type anatomy terms written on them. [Reference the terms on the last sheet of your handout from last week, locate them on the letters on the photocopy, draw arrows, circle or otherwise indicate the term on a letter.]
3. Wear casual clothes. Weather permitting, we may be working outdoors.
Due at the beginning of class:
1. Your "fill in the missing letter" exercise.
2. Your photocopy of drawn letters with type anatomy terms written on them. [Reference the terms on the last sheet of your handout from last week, locate them on the letters on the photocopy, draw arrows, circle or otherwise indicate the term on a letter.]
3. Wear casual clothes. Weather permitting, we may be working outdoors.
Friday, August 31, 2012
GD I for Tuesday, Sept. 4
Before class:
Thoroughly read the handout given to you in class yesterday
Also pp. 29-46 (Chapter 2) in "Typographic Design" textbook [you should have already read this!]
Visit and read:
Read everything under the "letter" section:
http://papress.com/thinkingwithtype/index.htm
play:
http://papress.com/thinkingwithtype/the_personals/the_personals.htm
Bring to class:
your "Typographic Design" textbook
11" x 14" pad of tracing paper
pencils/sharpener or mechanical pencil
kneaded eraser
ruler
triangle
white artist tape
black sharpie markers, small and large
scissors
cutting mat
exacto knife
glue stick
Thoroughly read the handout given to you in class yesterday
Also pp. 29-46 (Chapter 2) in "Typographic Design" textbook [you should have already read this!]
Visit and read:
Read everything under the "letter" section:
http://papress.com/thinkingwithtype/index.htm
play:
http://papress.com/thinkingwithtype/the_personals/the_personals.htm
Bring to class:
your "Typographic Design" textbook
11" x 14" pad of tracing paper
pencils/sharpener or mechanical pencil
kneaded eraser
ruler
triangle
white artist tape
black sharpie markers, small and large
scissors
cutting mat
exacto knife
glue stick
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
GD I for Thursday, August 30
Read: Chapter 2 in "Sheep", also Chapters 1 and 2 in "Typographic Design" textbook.
Be sure you have all the supplies with you that you brought yesterday.
Reminder: you are welcome to join the GD III class on a field trip to the Museum of Design Atlanta event "Drink in Design" tomorrow evening at 6:00pm. There is a show about skateboard art and there will be a talk by a skateboard art artist. You must register online and it costs $5.00 for students.
http://www.museumofdesign.org/drink-in-design/
Be sure you have all the supplies with you that you brought yesterday.
Reminder: you are welcome to join the GD III class on a field trip to the Museum of Design Atlanta event "Drink in Design" tomorrow evening at 6:00pm. There is a show about skateboard art and there will be a talk by a skateboard art artist. You must register online and it costs $5.00 for students.
http://www.museumofdesign.org/drink-in-design/
Friday, August 24, 2012
GD I: semester-long assignment
Assignment:
Create something 65 feet long and soft.
This is a semester-long project that you may interpret in any way you wish. You will present your final solution to the class during the exam period at the end of the semester.
You may not ask me questions or discuss your ideas about the project with me. I cannot offer you any hints. The solution needs to be entirely your own interpretation.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
GD I for Thursday, August 23
First on your agenda: get your textbooks right away! I will begin assigning readings for this coming Tuesday's class.
Second: thoroughly research/review this site: aiga.org. Come to class prepared to discuss at least two things that you found either interesting or surprising, or both, about the profession of graphic design.
Third: bring to class examples of something you consider good design (communicates well) and something you consider bad design (whatever that means to you.) Be prepared to share/discuss with the class your opinions about both. Be prepared to show an example so we can see what you are talking about. This might be a hard copy, or it could be something from the internet. Hard copies are preferred.
Second: thoroughly research/review this site: aiga.org. Come to class prepared to discuss at least two things that you found either interesting or surprising, or both, about the profession of graphic design.
Third: bring to class examples of something you consider good design (communicates well) and something you consider bad design (whatever that means to you.) Be prepared to share/discuss with the class your opinions about both. Be prepared to show an example so we can see what you are talking about. This might be a hard copy, or it could be something from the internet. Hard copies are preferred.
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