Typography Syllabus for 2023-2024
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<p>Amarillo College, Washington Campus</p> <p>Parcells Hall, RM: 313D</p>

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Other days and time may be available by appointment

Course Information

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Course

ARTC-1327-001 Typography

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ARTC 1325

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.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton is an excellent book, and while not mandatory, it is highly recommended.  You can also find much of the book’s content here: www.thinkingwithtype.com.

Supplies

  • Notebook and sketchbook
  • Pencils, erasers, markers or colored pencils for sketches and roughs
  • Flash drive or external hard-drive for saving computer files
  • Supplies
  • Ruler (18” would be best)
  • X-acto knife with #11 blades
  • 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.

Student Performance

No performance information available

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

This course will combine lectures, presentations and demonstrations with exercises to introduce advanced typographic concepts and build upon type and design principles. Students will be encouraged to expand their creativity and explore unique solutions to the new exercises and projects, with an enhanced emphasis on the ability to think conceptually about design problems.

Grading Criteria

GRADING

  1. Check BBL for due dates as well as project instructions and posted schedule. Due dates will also be announced in class.
  2. Grades will be based on the completion of assignments, the execution of the design objectives, and delivering each process step on the assigned due dates. For every time a process step is missing on the assigned due date, 5 points will be deducted of the final score. Save all variations and process steps of your projects, as you will be asked to submit them with your final projects.  
  3. If you are unhappy with your final grade on a project, you can rework and resubmit the design part within 7 days the assignment’s return. Points deducted because the project was late, lack of craftsmanship, or missed process steps cannot be earned back. This does not apply to the final project as there is no time for any resubmissions after finals week.


Points Breakdown:                                      Grade Scale: (% of possible points)

250 pts: Exercises & Quizzes                                           A         90-100%

250 pts: Project 1                                                                 B         80-89%

250 pts: Project 2                                                                 C         70-79%

250 pts: Project 3                                                                 D         60-69%
 

100 pts: Participation/Attendance                                        F         0-59%

1,100 pts: TOTAL                           
 

Grading Rational (based on a possible total of 1,100 pts for the course). Be aware that it may be necessary to change the total points available for the course or individual assignment values, but grading scale will remain the same.

Attendance

Excused absence:

An excused absence is usually characterized by an unforeseen life or death situation (one’s own or immediate family), or a personal sickness. Excused status will be determined by the instructor. However, a doctor’s note brought to the following class will guarantee excused status, as well as institutional excuses. Please DO NOT show
up to class sick. Stay home and get well when you’re feeling unwell. There will be
the option to meet with me remotely via Zoom to keep up with class material.

Impact:

All students are required to notify the instructor in case of any absences prior to any missed classes.

Any unexcused absences will impact your grade:


3
unexcused absences will result in ONE letter grade lower.


5
unexcused absences will result in a FAILING GRADE.


3
unexcused late arrivals or early departures equals ONE absence.

Calendar

No calendar available

Additional Information

COURSE FORMAT

The following tools will be implemented to maximize class time and resources.
A preliminary schedule has been determined but is subject to change.

Demonstrations:

Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, and After Effects software
 

Critiques:

There will be individual one-on-one critiques, small group critiques, and formal presentations. Participation is crucial and part of the student’s overall grade.
 

Projects:

  1. LECTURE SERIES POSTER
  2. TYPOGRAPHIC SPECIMEN SERIES
  3. INSTAGRAM + TYPOGRAPHY

Exercises:

There will be work exercises, some in class and some to take home.
Participation in those exercises will be part of your overall grade.

Syllabus Created on:

07/27/23 5:34 PM

Last Edited on:

07/27/23 5:44 PM