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ARTC-1327-001 Typography
Prerequisite: ARTC 1325
A study of letterforms and typographic concepts as elements of graphic communication. Emphasis on developing a current, practical typographic knowledge based on industry standards.
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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Student Service Center 117
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
No Textbook Required.
Recommended Texts:
Stop Stealing Sheep, Erik Spiekerman
Fundamentals of Typographic Style, Robert Bringhurst
​Recommended Site(s):
practicaltypography.com
Instructional Website: www.thedesignlab.us
• Storage device 2 gb or higher (thumb-drive, external hard drive)
• 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 or larger Sketchbook
• Ruler (18" would be best)
• Drawing pencils
• X-acto knife with #11 blades
• Acrylic Eraser
• Student will be required to print and mount projects throughout the semester. Plan to spend $5-10 average on each major project that is turned in. Some projects will require nothing, while others will require more.
Course Description: A study of letterforms and typographic concepts as elements of graphic communication. Emphasis on developing a current, practical typographic knowledge based on industry standards.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Create letter forms; solve typographic problems; identify a variety of typefaces; and apply typographic practices.
Specific Course Outcomes: Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of type aesthetics; generate computer-based designs; explore experimental, expressive, and informational typography.
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These expectations will be enforced, in your grade and by whether you are granted continued allowance into the classroom.
On respecting classmates:
An environment of mutual respect among one another (student to student, between student and instructor) is crucial and anything outside of this WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
If you engage in these actions in class, I will call you out in class. Any other actions that are noticed will be addressed and added to the list.
Make it easy: don't be a jerk, don't be a know-it-all, don't be profane, do your work. Win for everyone.
On naming conventions:
You will be told in class how to name your files or folder which you turn in. There is a specific naming convention that is expected, as this makes it easier to grade more efficiently and ensures your projects don't get lost in the cracks. You will be penalized for not naming your files correctly, according to the following schedule:
Class Grade Breakdown
Projects - 70%
The majority of time spent in class will be devoted to major projects covering different areas of typographic study, of which there will be approximately 5 throughout the semester.
Research/Activity - 30%
You will be completing short, one-page assignments (in the form of layouts or research papers) from a list of well-known designers, detailing their contribution to the field of graphic design and specifically their typographic outlooks and contributions. You will also complete a handful of short, in-class assignments or two-day assignments. This grade is a measure of whether you are completing each assigned task, doing your own research and staying on track with the class.
• All projects are due when class starts on the day they are specified to be submitted by the instructor.
• LATE PROJECTS and EXERCISES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Instructor reserves the right to decline the acceptance of any and all late work.
• LATE PROJECTS will receive a 0 (zero) and will not be eligible for a "REDO" option.
• Instructor reserves the right to decline the acceptance of any class work or projects that are significantly incomplete.
• Students are responsible for staying informed of their grades and status in the class.
Each project will be scored from 0 -100 points. The criteria for grading is listed below, with the available point values listed for each. These criteria will be discussed during class, before the first project is graded:
Point Value Definitions:
0: Fails to meet requirements | 10: Meets minimal requirements | 20: Clearly understands and accomplishes goal. Well above average.
Work Development & Process:
Projects are expected to be explored, developed and refined through a process of student work and initiative combined with instructor and peer feedback. For this reason, work that is turned in on critique day should show the completion of this process. If you turn in a project that is a departure from what has been discussed and reviewed prior to critique day, your project will not be accepted. This shows a lack of respect for the process of feedback and revision, and would be unacceptable in a true work environment.
Grading Schema:
A: 90 or above
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 or below
THIS IS A STUDIO COURSE. YOUR ATTENDANCE AND PROMPT ARRIVAL TO CLASS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR LEARNING AND EVALUATION.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, including new assignments and due dates, and to make arrangements to obtain the materials dispersed (if applicable) and/or catch up on instruction.
ABSENCES
Students will be allowed 2 unexcused absences without penalty. After the second unexcused absence, 1 letter grade will be deducted from the total class grade for each additional absence. 5 absences will result in automatic failure of the course. A breakdown of penalties for absence is presented below:
Up to 2 Absences: No penalty
3 Absences: Loss of 1 letter grade
4 Absences: Loss of 2 letter grades
5 Absences: Failure of Course
You will counted as absent if you arrive more than 30 minutes late, if you leave more than 30 minutes before class is over without approval, or if you leave without consulting with instructor on days reserved for consultation and feedback.
There will be no exceptions to the above policy. For the opportunity to make up any work missed (which will only be allowed under the direst of circumstances and will be granted at the discretion of instructor), documentation must be provided as the reason for absence.
It is your responsibility to stay up to date on your absences.
TARDINESS
2 tardies = no penalty
3 or more tardies = Each late entrace after 2 will be counted as an absence.
INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISALLOW LATE ENTRANCE INTO THE CLASSROOM. In such cases grades for Attendance, Activity, Quizzes, and Exercises for that day will be lost.
• Students will be responsible for signing their own name on the attendance sheet in class.
• Instructor is not responsible for student's failure to sign in class attendance sheet.
• Failure by student to sign the attendance sheet will result in an absence.
• Students may request a review of their own attendance record with the instructor outside of class time.
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Project-specific information will be provided in class and through the supplemental online course guide: ( www.thedesignlab.us ). Course materials for demos and projects will be provided in class, gathered by students as instructed, or through the instructional website.
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