Get a sheet at the corner of your table. Objective: You will define and apply various lettering styles in order to create a more challenging type set. DRILL: 1.Copy the objective and answer any questions on the sheet that you can. 2.WAIT TO DRAW THE LETTERS WITH THE DEMONSTRATION.
1.Typography is the art of print. 2.TYPOGRAPHY IS A Lettering style or font. 3.“Typography refers to the arrangement of text on a page, and appears in some form or another in all instances of written communication.”
Magazines Newspaper
CD’s use typography
Posters
TYPOGRAPHY CAN BE ART
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE 3 LETTERS? A A A Sans Serif- French word sans means WITHOUT a serif. A b c d Serif- Is a detail at the beginning or end of a letter. abcd Script- Text that is written in cursive. abcd
DEMONSTRATION Basic block letters- O H E S A Your name in Sans Serif SKIP THE SERIF. Your name in a font of your choice. Assessment- Use rectangles on your folder cover design to draw your name and the word ART! TODAY’S AGENDA:
“BLOCK LETTERS”
SANS SERIF ALPHABET
SERIF ALPHABET
SCRIPT ALPHABET
GOTHIC ALPHABET
~ One letter in 4 styles. 4 volunteers to draw on the board. Describe each style- Sans serif Serif Script ASSESSMENT
Applying Typography Objective: You will create 3 styles of lettering in order to apply it to your final artwork.. DRILL: Get sketchbook and sheet from yesterday. 1.Get a medium size rectangle from small folder at corner of table. 2.Trace it 3 times. 3.Get a FONT FOLDER (purple or red) from bin. 4.Draw your initials in a lettering style inside the boxes.] 5.Use the tips from yesterday. 6.We will do script together.
4 pts Use scrap paper from near pencils Put your name on it. *1 for trying *1 pt-*SERIFS OR SANS SERIFS Does LANSDOWNE HIGH SCHOOL on the front of the building (bus loop) have serifs or not? *2 PTS- DRAW AN EXAMPLE of LANS or LANS EXTRA CREDIT
Script Demo
Goals: 1.Draw your name in a creative font from packets or make one up. 2.Touch the edges of the boxes. On back: 1.Pick a letter. 2.Draw it in 4 different styles. 3.Work on your painting.
Goals: 1.Finish Typography worksheet. Front and back. 40 pts (5 pts per section) 2.Finish drawing designs. 3.Get paint and continue painting using your color schemes. If paint is dry, add a little bit of water. PSAT DAY
How to transfer: 1.Get a ¼ sheet of paper. 2.Put it on top of your drawing. 3.Trace outline of rectangle first. 4.Trace letter. Use pencil! 5.Flip it over, place on final paper (sketchbook) 6.Check to make sure it will show up. 7.Draw on the pencil lines. A light line will show up on the paper.
Bring in Styrofoam! ~Styro plates ~lunch trays ~meat / veggies trays (washed)
Objective: You will apply your knowledge of typography in order to draw a more challenging font on your folder cover. DRILL: Take out the TYPOGRAPHY sheet from Friday and find a font folder (phone/ use a computer) Draw the first 5 letters of your name in row 5 using a font from the packet. Touch all the edges. ( You can trace and transfer it to your folder cover, once you draw it on the sheet.) TYPOGRAPHY ON YOUR FOLDER COVER
GRADE: 1.Has a border. 2.Says your name (font). 3.Says ART (font). 4.Has a circle. 5.Whole cover filled with art. 6.Creativity- Individual look. 7.Craftsmanship – neatness 8.Difficulty- detail 9.Focus- effort 10.Composition- layout, placement.
+ 1 for trying +2 for a correct answer EXTRA CREDIT Answer: Sans serif or serif Example: Lansdowne High/ Lansdowne High Your name
Get a mirror and a piece of paper and something to draw with. What do you need to learn to help with portraits? Take out your portrait homework. PORTRAITS