Type One
A presentation of the principles and basic elements of typography. Emphasis is placed on process, presentation, visual problem solving and visual literacy.
Assignments & Student Galleries
m05: Type Face
m03: Form Combination
m06: Abecedarian
Student Gallery (coming soon)
Internet Resource Links
m05: Type Face Links
Field Guide to Typestaches–handy identification poster
m03: Form Combination Links
AIGA bio: Herb Lubalin
m06: Abecedarian Links
Dynamic Graphics—type page
Adobe Type Links
Adobe Type Topics Link Page
Dynamic Graphics—type page
Videos by Hillman Curtis http://hillmancurtis.com/artist-series/
Type Culture.com
Movie Links–Academic Resource
Digital File Naming Convention
Please name your digital files after the following convention.
Example: c04_wi09_OverstreetD
(assignment id#) underscore (qtr/year) underscore (Last name) + (First initial)
Quarter Codes
fa = Fall
wi = Winter
sp = Spring
su = Summer
Only .PNG files accepted unless otherwise noted or requested.
Thank you
Course Textbook
Required textbook for this course.
Thinking with Type 2nd ed., A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students
by Ellen Lupton
ISBN-10: 9781568989693
Course Rubric
10% Attendance
10% Participation
20% Process (Homework)
15% Quizzes (3 = 5% each)
10% Final
30% Assignments (3 = 10% each)
05% Wiki Notes