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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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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.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
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.
Advanced exploration of typographic principles as applied to complex graphic and motion design projects. Students strengthen skills in creating sophisticated compositions and typographic relationships, experiment with type as identity, emotion, and methodology. Students in Typography, will be introduced to intermediate typographic principles, as well as the process of utilizing grid systems and experimentation with type, including using motion:
COURSE STRUCTURE/APPROACH
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.
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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
ETHICS
Plagiarism:
(language and content adapted from University of Indiana)
Taking the words of others or presenting the ideas of others as your own not only prohibits you from learning the skills necessary to be a successful designer, it also violates the College’s Code of Academic Integrity.
There will be zero tolerance for plagiarism and cheating. You cannot submit work prepared for another course—if you want to re-use research done in previous courses, discuss details with me before you start on project.
Copyright Law Infringement:
It is the entire responsibility of the student to seek proper copyright clearance to
ensure that there is no copyright infringement occurring in his/her design portfolio.
The instructor is absolutely not responsible for the students’ choices regarding their portfolios. Although the instructor is a practitioner in the visual arts field and has some knowledge of copyright issues, the instructor is not a copyright lawyer and cannot give definitive advice regarding copyright law.
Ethics Statement:
At Amarillo College, Graphic Design Program is a pre-professional program, which endorses the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics in all participants. Many of these standards are established by the AIGA, GDEA, and NASAD, all widely recognized national and governmental professional design and educational organizations. Therefore, lack of respect, dishonesty, cheating, deception, or plagiarism, (using or claiming the ideas of another as one’s own) is not acceptable.
Consequences:
Violations of academic integrity will be reported to the Dean of Liberal Arts at Amarillo College and will result in penalties ranging from zero credit for the assignment to an F in the class, depending upon the severity of the offense and whether a prior record of academic dishonesty exists.
GRADING
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 POLICY
Attendance for all classes including lectures, critiques and work sessions is mandatory. Students are expected to come to class prepared to work, with materials and supplies, and work productively in class for all scheduled studio time. Attendance will be taken during the first five minutes of class. If you arrive late, make sure you speak to the instructor at the end of the class to get a “tardy”, otherwise an absence will be
recorded. Leaving early without an excuse may be recorded as an absence.
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.
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:
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.
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