Typography/ Final Compilation and Reflection
4/4/2023 - 3/7/2023 / Week 1 - Week 14
Lim Jun Teng/0362890
GCD60104/Typography/Bachelor of Design (Hon) in Creative Media
Final Compilation & Reflection
LECTURES
TASK 1 :Type Expression and Text Formatting
TASK 2 :Typographic Exploration and Communication
TASK 3 :Type Design and Communication
SUBMISSIONS
Task 1 : Type Expression and Text Formatting
4/4/2023-12/5/2023
Task 1: Exercise 2 - Text Formatting
FINAL Text Formatting Layout
HEAD
Font/s: Bodoni Std
Type Size/s: 48 pt
Leading: 50 pt
Paragraph spacing: 0
BODY
Font/s: Serifa Std
Type Size/s: 11 pt
Leading: 13 pt
Paragraph spacing: 13 pt
Characters per-line: 52
Alignment: left justified
Margins: 123 mm top, 26 mm left + right + bottom
Columns: 2
Gutter: 10 mm
Task 2 : Typographic Exploration & Communication
2/5/2023 - 26/5/2023 / Week 6 - Week 8
FINAL WORK
HEAD
Font/s: ITC New Baskerville Std
Type Size/s: 91pt
BODY
Font/s: Janson Text LT Std
Type Size/s: 10 pt
Leading: 12 pt
Paragraph spacing: 11pt
Characters per-line: 51
Alignment: left justified
Task 3 : Type Design and Communication
23/5/2023 - 20/6/2023 / Week 8 - Week 13
MY Jun.L Font download:
REFLECTION
EXPERIENCE: Typography class provides a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of typeface. From understanding type anatomy to mastering the principles of spacing, alignment, and hierarchy, the course gave me valuable skills in designing visually appealing and readable text. Through hands-on projects and critiques, I have honed my eye for typography and developed a greater appreciation for its impact on communication and design. Overall, the class was an enriching experience that expanded my creative horizons.
OBSERVATION: Typography lessons are a meticulous observation of detail and the art of typeface. I've always studied the nuances of typefaces, exploring their impact on readability and visual hierarchy. Mr. Vinod's guidance created an atmosphere of creative exploration, which finally made me understand typography better.
FINDINGS: The typography course yields several important discoveries about the art and practice of typography. I discovered the importance of choosing the right typeface to convey a specific message and evoke the desired emotion. I also recognize the importance of precise spacing and alignment to achieve visual harmony. Additionally, the course emphasizes the critical role of typographic hierarchy in effectively directing the reader's attention and enhancing the overall communication of a design.
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