216 Harris Hall

524-5944

Office Hours: by appointment only.  

 

Text: Thinking With Type by Ellen Lupton

Publication: Princeton Architecture Press

 

Please have proper supplies and assignment articles to participate in class. Doing your part helps me do my part better.

 

Please arrive on time.

Students are expected to participate in class activities and trips, etc.

A grade on an assignment will represent and evaluate into several different categories:

Students will be evaluated with grades from “A” through “F” for class work and assignments. These grades will be added up to determine your final grade.

 

Projects should be approved by the professor in class and some may be completed at home.

Each student is expected to complete assignments on time. If there is a problem with a timeline, please refer to me and we will work something out.

All projects are to be completed to the best of student’s ability. Assignments can be redone until it is correct. Assignments not received will receive no grade.

 

Creativity/Technique: 10%

This area evaluates whether or not a student does the work required. Problem solving involves the use of using the elements of design and principles of organization.

This category evaluates precision, neatness and professionalism.

Class Participation: 25%

This is the most important part of the class. Using class time effectively to learn and develop and solve problems by yourself and with others. My time spent with you is the most valuable time.

Research paper on typographer: 10%

Creating type face: 5%

Composition of 2 words: 5%

Identifying and choosing a work for a café: 5%

Text expressing meaning: 10%

Body copy exercise: 5%

Show feeling of type in 6 examples: 5%

Grid Paper exercise: 5%

1 Book design exercise: 5%

1 Class advertisement: 5%

Produce a mechanical: 5%

 

Joyners Paint & Frame Shop

310 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803

733-0123

 

Tracing Pad (9”x12”)

Sketch Pad

HB Pencil

Lettering Pencil

1 Steadhler Eraser

1 sm can rubber cement

1 rubber cement pick-up

1 Exacto with blade

Portfolio at least 14”x17”

Masking Tape, tan color

Blue Line Pencil

Utility knife

Notebook and Pen

1 Folder for handouts

1 Wooden ruler 12”

 

USB Flash Drive 1G – can obtain at computer store

Plus class book at book store.

 

To retain the integrity of the program and fairness to each student, please refrain from assisting in cheating, plagiarism or dishonesty.

 

I expect you to come to class, as you can depend on me to be there.

 

Please try to be on time for class. If you are late, slip in the back and talk to me later at the break.

 

Sometimes, during class discussion many people voice their opinions at the same time.

As a rule, respect what others have to say and you will receive the same respect.

Keep cell phones low. If you need to take a call, as quietly as possible get up and leave class. The same applies for restrooms rules. If you need to use the restroom get up quietly and leave to do so without disrupting the class.

 

Any special design books can be reviewed in class and can be Xeroxed if you find and interesting article. Otherwise, they do not leave the room.

 

Please respect all equipment at your desk. It is very expensive. There will always be someone to help in the event of a problem. If you don’t know, don’t guess your way through it. Drinks are allowed in bottle form with cap only and kept in your bag or on the floor. No food is allowed.

 

If another project arises that might be more beneficial to the class, I reserve the right to change or delete it.

 

The above requirements have been read and understood.

My email is abbe3@aol.com. My cell phone is 714-936-0789. I will always return your message. I look forward to meeting all of you and thank you for taking my class.

 

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