Final Exam: Wednesday, December 12, 2:30–4:20pm
Course Overview
DESIGN 376 is a continuation of your studies in typography from Art 209. Students in this class will use typography to conceptualize and visualize complex bodies of information for a variety of communicative purposes. Projects this quarter will explore different formats with varied applications of type, image and color. Assignments will also encourage students to develop a greater sensitivity to typographic details in order to create successful typographic messages.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:
1) Understand how type can be used as a primary image/conceptual visualization.
2) Integrate type and image to create dynamic, meaningful compositions.
3) Work with a grid to organize information and establish an effective hierarchy.
4) Appreciate the nuances and apply the techniques involved in professional typesetting.
5) Clearly articulate ideas and thought processes in relation to your work.
Course Structure + Requirements
This course meets twice a week in Room 230. The quarter will be a combination of lectures, critiques, work sessions and in-class exercises. Four projects will be assigned throughout the quarter. Each assignment also serves as a quiz in that it demonstrates your mastery of the material.
Students with Disabilities
If you would like to request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, 543.8924 (V/TTY). If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services indicating you have a disability that requires academic accommodations, please present it to me so we can discuss any accommodations you might need for class.
Policies + Evaluation
All work for this class should be approached with a high degree of professionalism. Attendance is required for all class sessions. If you miss a class for any reason, it is your responsibility to contact fellow classmates to make up the work. Please make every effort to be on time. Arriving late is seen as a lack of interest and a sign of disrespect for your colleagues. Work that is not ready at the beginning of class will not be critiqued. Late work is heavily discouraged and will not be accepted without prior permission. Grading is based on the quality of your work during the quarter (both visually and conceptually); on your design process (the extent of exploration and variation throughout each project) and on participation in group discussions and critiques. Please note: there will be no opportunity for revisions on any projects this quarter.
A 3.8–4.0 is given to a student who has exhibited the highest possible performance in all aspects of the course—final projects, the design process and participation are excellent. This student independently seeks out additional information on design and is highly committed/passionate about their work.
A 3.4–3.7 is given to a student who exhibits superior performance in all aspects of the course—the final projects, design process, and participation are uniformly of high quality. This student has a thorough understanding of all concepts presented, and is motivated to improve and succeed.
A 2.9–3.3 is given to a student who has good performance in most aspects of the course. This student follows a thorough design process, has good design work, and consistent participation that reflects a clear understanding of almost all concepts being presented.
A 2.5–2.8 is given to a student who has fair performance in the course. The final work is adequate, with a design process that reflects the minimum needed to complete assignments. Participation and motivation are moderate.
A 0.0–2.4 is given to a student with poor performance in the course. Projects are incorrectly prepared, incomplete or missing. This student does not understand the majority of concepts presented and rarely participates in class. This student is not prepared for subsequent courses in design.
Note: All students are required to pass every design studio class with a minimum grade of 2.5. Receiving a grade below the 2.5 benchmark will result in a one-quarter probationary period. Continued failure to pass subsequent design studio courses with a minimum 2.5 grade will result in expulsion from the design major.