Coming into this class, I honestly didn't know what to expect. I thought it would be a pretty easy class that would be fun to take. After the first few days, I knew that this would be a challenge. Fortunately, I have learned SO many things that I had never thought about. I have a MAC at home so maneuvering around from program to program was not a difficult task, but using some of the unfamiliar programs were complicated. For example, Photoshop and Illustrator were completely new to me. Thankfully, I learned how helpful and amazing they can be! Just by simply using one tool, an amazing piece of artwork can be created! The assignments were also very cool. My favorite assignment was the "If I crossed the road..." project because we got to use our own imagination to create our own picture of whatever we wanted it to be! Learning about all the different types of artwork, elements, designs, techniques, tools, etc is pretty difficult, but extremely interesting!
Next semester, I hope we could continue working in the programs and learning more! My only suggestion would to be to create a logo or advertisement or something like that. According to many of your references to the real world and what we would be doing if we were a graphic designer, I would love to see what it would feel like. Overall, this has been an extremely exciting class! I LOVE IT!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Review Week 17
Go to www.ilovetypography.com. Under "Popular Articles", click on "Who Shot the Serif?" Read the article. At the end of the article, the author asks a question. Answer that question in this post and discuss your findings.
After reading this article, I learned several things. First of all, I didn't know that the origin of "serif" is in ancient Rome. In addition, there are several types of serifs, but the two main types are Adnate and Abrupt. The Adnate serif is more organic and natural. On the other hand, the Abrupt serif is a squarer, more rigid letter.
After reading this article, I learned several things. First of all, I didn't know that the origin of "serif" is in ancient Rome. In addition, there are several types of serifs, but the two main types are Adnate and Abrupt. The Adnate serif is more organic and natural. On the other hand, the Abrupt serif is a squarer, more rigid letter.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Review Week 16
How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
There are 72 points in an inch. There are 12 points in one pica.
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Sans Serif because it is has the most basic fonts, which is what is needed to easily read smaller fonts.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
b, d, f, h, k, l, t
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?
g, j, p, q, y
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
1. Sans Serifs typeface because there is a monotone appearance and a uniform weight.
2. Script typeface because there are smooth strokes that look like handwriting.
3. Decorative typeface because it is a distinctive design.
4. Slab Serif typeface because it has a uniform line weight but thicker serifs.
5. Blackletter typeface because this is an ornamental font with elaborate thin to thick strokes.
6. Modern typeface because there is a contrast between thin and thick strokes, as well as flat serifs.
7. Old Style typeface because there are angled serifs, and a low contrast of thick/thin strokes.
There are 72 points in an inch. There are 12 points in one pica.
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Sans Serif because it is has the most basic fonts, which is what is needed to easily read smaller fonts.
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
b, d, f, h, k, l, t
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?
g, j, p, q, y
Classify the following typefaces and briefly explain why you believe it should be classified that way:
1. Sans Serifs typeface because there is a monotone appearance and a uniform weight.
2. Script typeface because there are smooth strokes that look like handwriting.
3. Decorative typeface because it is a distinctive design.
4. Slab Serif typeface because it has a uniform line weight but thicker serifs.
5. Blackletter typeface because this is an ornamental font with elaborate thin to thick strokes.
6. Modern typeface because there is a contrast between thin and thick strokes, as well as flat serifs.
7. Old Style typeface because there are angled serifs, and a low contrast of thick/thin strokes.
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