GDS 110 Typography I
Project 1: Type Specimen Poster
Instructor: Paul
Young
Objective |
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To develop conceptual thinking skills. To communicate ideas visually and verbally. To explore typography styles. To develop systems of visual organization.
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Secondary objectives |
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To utilize Illustrator as a layout and production tool.
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Description
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Design a type specimen poster for the International Typeface Corporation (ITC). Required elements for the poster:
Approved font requests:
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Procedure |
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1. RESEARCH: Review the fonts available in C138 and "claim" your top three choices by emailing your instructor at pyoung.parkland.edu@gmail.com. I will do my best to accommodate your preferences (but I can not guarantee that you will get your top choices). Consideration will be given to the order I receive your emails (so don't delay). 2. COPYWRITING: Upon approval of your font selection, research your font's history as well as the font designer (tip: start with book Typography 3. DEVELOP THE CONCEPT: In your sketchbook begin to conceptualize
ideas for this project (see examples of sketches 4. EXECUTION: Based on the critique of the above, use Adobe Illustrator to translate your sketch into a digital file. Print a b&w proof of your design for critique. Also generate a web-ready JPEG and publish your proof on your personal projects page. 5. PORTFOLIO PREPARATION: Based on the critique of the above, make adjustments as needed and add color. Add revised JPEGs of your designs to your personal personal projects for final critique (do not delete older versions). If necessary, make refinements until you are 100% satisfied with the project. Print a color "comp" for your portfolio. Be sure to save all your files for future editing. 6. GRADING: Submit two high quality color laser proofs with your name on it for grading. File the graded proof in your 3-ring binder for individual review along with all the preliminary work you did for the project (research, sketches, proofs, final color comp). You will not receive credit for this project if any of the above elements are missing. 7. STUDENT GALLERY ARCHIVES: Once you are 100% satisfied with your project, prepare a low resolution PDF (smallest file size) of your project and drop it in Angel's drop box. Your project may be published in a showcase of student work on Parkland's website. I may also ask for a high resolution PDF for professional printing and framing for this project only.
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