monoprint (etching + mixed media)

PART 1:
Complete the tutorial: Creating and Formatting Text (P. 376).
Optimize as a jpeg and email it to me.

PART 2:
Read the following sections: Introduction, Design, History, Family Classifications at An Introduction to Type .

Define the following terms:
ascender, descender, san serif, serif, x-height, baseline, weight, stress, counter, bowl, stem.

Answer the following questions:
i) What does the term 'typeface' mean?
ii) Give an example of a light weight font and a heavy font that you have on your system (not from the website.)
iii) What is the difference between a font and a type family. Give an example.
iv) Write one paragraph about Johann Gutenburg and his contribution to the printed word.
v) Why is a 'modern' typeface not an appropriate font for the web?
vi) Why is Baskerville considered a readable typeface? What characteristic (one of the type terms from above) specifically makes it legible?

Include the answers as text in your email.


PART 3:
1. Read the typography tips.

2. TYPOGRAPHY GRAPHIC
Image Requirements:
Choose one typeface and one piece of text {haiku, part of a poem, lyrics, quote from a person, quote from a newspaper article or your own poem...} that will set the tone and theme for this graphic.

Use one background graphic, or create a composited image that supports and works with your text. Prepare your background using image editing skills we have previously covered. You may use original photographs, stock photography, a web graphic (provide a credit if you do.)

You may choose to try the filter techniques outlined in my video tutorials for this week or try a technique of your own.

Work to integrate your text as a graphical element within the imagry. Establish a focal point in your graphic, and apply appropriate tracking, leading and choose a typeface and type treatment that aptly conveys your message. You may include a title for your text and who wrote it, or give credit in the email when you submit it.


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In the subject field of the email put your last name and first initial with the number of the homework.

Example: McIntosh J-HW8
Please use this format for each assignment that you email me throughout the semester.