Objective

To learn about influential type designers throughout history and the philosophies, theories and breakthroughs developed by these designers. To collect reference materials for future use. To gain a better understanding of the art and craft of typography.

Description

Design a presentation about an influential type designer of your choice. Your presentation should cover specific innovations, breakthroughs and/or discoveries made by this designer. You must include examples of this designer's work and a bibliography of your references. The presentation should be about 15 minutes in length. You may deliver the presentation in PowerPoint, Flash, HTML, or another appropriate medium.

Procedure

CHOOSE YOUR DESIGNER: Research books, periodicals and the Internet on source material available for the designers below. Determine which designer's work you are interested in and confirm that there is enough source material on him/her to do an essay. "Claim" your designer by emailing me with your choice gwieshuber.parkland@gmail.com (first come, first served; no duplication, please).

2. IN-DEPTH RESEARCH: Find books, periodicals and/or Internet resources about your designer. Be sure to look at the designer's influences as well as who this designer influenced. Compare and contrast this designer's style and philosophies with other of his/her time as well as those that came before. Give an overview of the time period that this designer lived in and what historical and/or social events may have had influence as well. Prepare a bibliography of your sources (you must use at least one non-Internet source).

3. DESIGNING THE PRESENTATION: Scan or download images for your presentation. Write notes for your presentation in bulleted format. Organize your information and sequence it in a logical manner. Format your presentation using Powerpoint, Flash or HTML. You must include your references. Refine your presentation until your are happy with it.

4. GIVING THE PRESENTATION: I will alot time for you to make your presentation to the class. Be prepared to answer questions about the presentation.

5. GRADING: You will receive extra credit up to 5% of your grade (depending on the quality of your presentation).

Note: If you have an alternate type designer you want to research, you must get prior approval from the instructor.