GDP113 Typography
Syllabus

Required Text: Type Rules by Ilene Strizver, Edition 3
ISBN 978-0-470-54251-4, Publisher Wiley

Description - Type is everywhere

Typography is the art of designing with type, which is an important form of visual communication. This semester we will discuss typography and it's impact on design and it's importance in communicating.

This introductory course provides a basic understanding of the effective use of type. Emphasis will be on the use of typography in graphic design. Topics will include the history of type, the aesthetic qualities of letterforms, the anatomy of the letter, typeface and style, and compositional arrangement.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of this semester students will:
• Students will identify typographic layouts using the rules for readability and legibility.
• Develop type designs that communicate information clearly and demonstrates a sense of aesthetics for typography.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
.... identify the parts of a letter
.... define basic type measurements
.... describe the five families of type
.... explain the difference between readability and legibility of type
.... choose appropriate fonts, styles, point sizes, linespacing
.... develop a sense of aesthetics for typography
.... identify well designed type layouts
.... identify particular fonts by name

Course Assignments:
Assignments, projects, quizzes may change at discretion of instructor.

Assignments will be listed in the Week’s Activities document and a direct link to each assignment will be found in that weeks block.
Follow directions for uploading per each assignment.
Reading assignments will include your text as well as readings from online lextures and specific websites.

It is your responsibility to check Assignments regularly to see if any changes have been made.

Assignments:
All STUDENTS (Online and Face2Face)

Late work - Submissions after deadline and up to one week late, minus 10 points
.............. Submissions 2 weeks late, minus 20 points
.............. WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEEK 2 OF DUE DATE

You may have the option of redoing and resubmitting most assignments.
Assignments MUST be submitted (even if incomplete) by the DUE DATE in order to be resubmitted for an improved grade.

ALL assignments handed in on time will have until Midnight,
Friday of WEEK 14 of the semester to resubmit.

I will not accept any redos after that time.
Assignments submitted AFTER the Due DATE MAY NOT be redone.
There will be NO exceptions.
Email me to let me know you have resubmitted an assignment.

Grading
Your final grade will be based on:
35% Projects
25% Exercises
20% Quizzes and Applied Midterm and Final
20% Process Book Midterm and Final Submission

A 100-90:
Only expect an A if work is exceptional. This means that the project must be
completed and presented in a professional manner. It has to stand up against
the best.

B 89-80
Work that goes further than the project requires. Concept, and composition
show extra merit.

C 79-70
Competent work. Basic requirements of project are met.

D 69-65
Work which does not meet project requirements and is poor in concept,
execution or composition.

F 64
Work which is completed below standard or work not handed in.

Digital Arts Center (DAC):
(refer to above link for open hours)
The DAC lab is available for all students, face-2-face and online, to work on class projects.
There are many hours outside of class that will be required to complete assignments. You will need access to Adobe Creative Suite Software on your own computer — or you may use the Digital Arts Center Computer lab. You will need Adobe Creative Suite Software to accomplish these assignments successully.
The DAC Lab has all the equipment and software to complete required assignments.
Please refer to the website on College Policies for Students Use of Computers and Networks.

Software: Spring 2013 Adobe Creative Suite 6.0
The Graphic Design classes require the use of some or all of the following software to complete assignments:
The Adobe Creative Suite CS: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign.
GDP 111: Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign - no software necessary
GDP 113: Indesign - some knowledge of software helpful but not necessary
GDP 114: Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign - some knowledge of software helpful
GDP118: Internet access, no other specific software required
GDP 212: Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign - knowledge of software necessary to be successful
GDP 215: Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign - knowledge of software necessary to be successful
GDP 230: Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign - knowledge of software necessary to be successful

Lab Hours
There are hours outside of the class which you are able to use the Digital Arts Center Computer lab. The hours are posted on the door. It is important to remember that the Graphic Design classes focus on creativity and design using the software as tools to produce your ideas. You will be learning the basics of the software as you work through the assignments. We will be learning specific functions within Illustrator and Photoshop and Indesign. It is NOT NECESSARY to know these programs, again, you will be learning as you work through the assignments.

Participation for Online Classes:
It is your obligation to LOGIN and participate in this course EVERY WEEK during this semester.
More than two weeks without logging in to participate may result in a drop from this class.
A minimum of five hours of work per week online is anticipated but you will find that as many as seven or eight might be needed for some assignments and readings.
Please email immediately if you are experiencing problems or special circumstances.

Course Materials and Supplies

The following text is required and can be purchased online or is available immediately in the bookstore.

Type Rules by Ilene Strizver - required

Materials you will need for class:
Conventional:
• A journal or sketchbook to accumulate your creative scribblings, mock-ups and thumbnails, and thoughts. Work submitted on lined paper will not be accepted. (online students will scan, save as jpgs and upload images)

Digital: XYTHOS -All students have FREE storage space on the SBCC Xythos server. You can access this via Pipeline under the FILE SHARING tab. This is great option to store working files and have them available from any computer as long as you have internet service or wi-fi. It is the best way to back-up work since there is no device to fail!

Other Storage Options:
• A portable storage device in order to work on the computer in class and to continue exercises at home and in the DAC lab.

• Mini USB Flash Drive- 50MB and up —
Priced about $20 and up

Email
Liz Russotti - russotti@sbcc.edu
I will check Moodle email in the morning and late afternoon. If you need a more immediate response it is best to email outside of Moodle at russotti@sbcc.edu, which I check often during the day.

Weekends - After 5pm on Fridays I will not be "automatically" available. I do check both Moodle and email often during the weekend but can't promise a "timely" response. ;>

Academic Honesty
The instructor expects and trusts each student to maintain high standards of honesty and ethical behavior. All assignments submitted in fulfillment of the course requirements must be the students’ own work.
All assignments except those designated as “group” are meant to be individual efforts. Group efforts are meant to be equal efforts of all group members. It is assumed that students will perform professionally in preparing work for this class.

DSPS — Disabled Student Programs & Services
SBCC Students with Disabilities who are requesting accommodations should use the following SBCC procedure: contact the DSPS office, submit documentation of your disability to the DSPS office, communicate with a DSPS specialist regarding options for services and accommodations, and reach written accommodation agreement not only with the DSPS specialist but also with your instructor. SBCC requests you complete this process at least ten working days before your accommodation is needed, in order to allow DSPS staff and SBCC instructors time to provide your accommodation.

Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)
DSPS office: Student Services Building, room 160.
Phone: (805) 965 0581 ext 2364 OR (805) 730 4164
TTY: (805) 962 4084
Email: dspshelp@sbcc.edu
FAX: (805) 884 4966

A little bit about my Philosophy in life....

"We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence is a habit, not an act."
Aristotle

I truly believe that hard work, perseverence and creativity are the keys to success in all you do in life. Human beings are essentially a creative species.
The human mind is designed to create.
I believe it is my job to help each of my students discover their strenghs and weaknesses and to help keep each one motivated. I will try to inspire you and encourage you to go beyond what you feel is your best. I'll be encouraging you to dig deep, to challenge yourself and discover that you have the ability to be/do more than you ever realized.
Any class you take during your educational career will require you to think and make decisions. I will expect you to think critically about various issues; concepts, design, layout, creativity, ethics as it relates to media, and to participate in class discussions and ask questions and even to challenge my responses.
Let me know that your brain is working!
Always remember that the true success of anything you do in life lies in your ability to
question, seek answers and work hard.
Never settle for mediocrity.
You deserve better than that.
I hope this semester will be successful and enjoyable.

I look forward to working with each of you.