WEEK #03 ACTIVITIES

1. Read Ch:#2 Type, Tools, Terms and
............Ch#3: Setting Type
• A Beginner's Guide to Pairing Fonts

TYPE
Learning how to work effectively with typography is one of
the most fundamental and critical tools to good graphic design.
Here is a brief typographic overview.

Type Basics
Type design begins with learning the basics; anatomy of type, measurement of type, line spacing/leading, number of fonts to use. Good type design is very important in creating a well designed and interesting layout.

Want to know more?
Here is a great website addressing everything about typography!
Counterspace
Thinking With Type

2. Assignments
• Chapter 2 Exercises
• Chapter 3 Exercises
• Typography at its Best or Worst? - Forum due Week#5

Quiz #01 - Chapter 01 plus Week#01/02 online lectures

3. Videos

Here is a quick tutorial:
Selecting the "Right" Font for the Imagedrool

 

 

 

College Humor: Font ConferenceType Video