{"id":621,"date":"2019-10-01T02:35:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T02:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acmgd.info\/history\/?p=621"},"modified":"2024-09-18T04:42:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T04:42:28","slug":"project-2-anatomy-of-letterforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acmgd.info\/gd1\/project-2-anatomy-of-letterforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Project 2: Anatomy of Letterforms"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIt is important to use your hands, this is what distinguishes you from a cow or a computer operator.\u201d<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Paul Rand<\/span><\/p>\n

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Description:
\n<\/span><\/strong>The understanding of typographic terminology is critical to further effectiveness as a typographer and graphic designer. In this assignment you will become familiar with and explore the unique characteristics of the major classification in typographic design. <\/span><\/p>\n

Using a grid and a given set of letterforms, you will enlarge and translate (through hand rendering) letterforms from the 5 major classifications: Old Style (Garamond), Transitional (Baskerville), Modern (Bodoni), Egyptian (Clarendon), San Serif (Univers). You are required not to use any mechanical instruments\/devises while constructing the letterforms<\/strong><\/span> (you may use your T-square and triangle to create the enlargement grid).<\/span><\/p>\n

You must complete three uppercase<\/strong> and three lowercase letterforms.<\/strong>\u00a0It is important to take note of various subtleties and nuances found within all typographic design and construction.
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Objectives:<\/span><\/strong>
To comprehend and explore the anatomy of letterforms, typeface variations, and typeface identification while mastering skills in sketching and craft.<\/span>

Process:
\n<\/span><\/strong>+ The student will be given a packet of letterforms.
\n+ Read and analyze “Typographic Design: Form and Communication,”
\nChapter 2: The Anatomy of Typography.
\n+ Identify which classification your letterforms belong to.
\n+ Re-construct (by hand) the grid of your letterforms at 200% of the
\noriginal size using your blue Repro pencils onto your 18″ x 24″ drawing paper.
\n+ Enlarge (by drawing) each letterform at 200% of their original size
\nusing your pencils. (6 letterforms).<\/p>\n

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DOWNLOAD:<\/strong><\/p>\n

GD1_Project2_Fall 2024<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nTypography for Design: Five Classic Typefaces<\/a>
\n14x20InchGrid_Letterforms<\/a>
\nGrid Structure<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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