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Intro Graphic Design
TYPOGRAPHY:
Intro 1
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Bellwork
Discuss with your partner what fonts you like to use most often.
Does it differ depending on the purpose of the writing?
Be ready to be called upon. 2
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OBJECTIVES
In this section of class, we will work with the communicative power of type in a variety of ways.
Describe font classifications
Analyze the use of fonts in the media
Create original artwork that focuses on typo 3
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Font Classifications
SERIF
Fonts whose letterforms have small elements added to the ends of their main strokes. A more traditional style whose origin dates back to chiseled type in stone.
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Font Classifications
SANS-SERIF
Fonts whose letterforms do not have serifs and appear more simple and geometric. A modern style which attempts to be more generic and universal.
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Font Classifications
Script
Fonts that appear to have been hand lettered with a calligraphy pen or brush. Letters connect, flow and are usually inclined.
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Font Classifications
DISPLAY
Fonts whose letterforms do not conform to a single rule. Design of these letters can be more creative and playful, and is usually used for titles rather than longer sentences that are set in paragraphs.
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Font Terminology
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Vocab Check
Which font style is each example using? 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Envelope Distort
Use this tool to stretch text into shapes.
Access via the button on your control bar, or via Object-> EnvelopeDistort-> Make With Warp
*Check the PREVIEW button to see the distortion while you work.
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Quote Page
Bring a quote to life by creating a dynamic one-page layout of it using only type.
EFFECTIVELY USE THE FOLLOWING:
Text tool
Transparency
Colors (no stroke)
Envelope Distort
Shapes
Save file as:
yourname-period-quote.pdf
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Typicture
Select a font and design a picture using only its characters (upper-case, lower-case, numerrals, special characters.)
TIPS & REMINDERS:
• Use Layers
• Hold shift when scaling size up/down
• Option(alt) click & drag to clone
• Use at least 20 characters
• Arrange objects forward & backward using command(ctrl) [ and command(ctrl) [
Save file as: yourname-period-typicture.pdf
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Requirements
WORKSHEET(S)
Complete this idea development exercise before starting digital designs.
REQUIREMENTS:
See instructions on page
*Remember to save & complete self-evaluation on Work Order.
QUOTE
PAGE
Bring a interesting quote to life via page layout.
REQUIREMENTS:
Multiple fonts, colors.
Envelope distort tool
Use entire page.
FILENAME:
Yourname-period-quote.pdf
TYPICTURE
A picture made of letters & numbers from a single font
REQUIREMENTS:
1 Font, >20 characters
No strokes or distortion
FILENAME:
Yourname-period-typicture.pdf
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Minute Paper
You have one minute to write down the key points of today’s lesson.
Be prepared to share.
29. Minute paper or Quick Write
teacher provides a prompt from the lesson
students have one minute to write down a summary of the key points
students compare with a partner
teacher uses a strategy to check all
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