9/19/07 Graphic Design 2

Graphic Design 2-
Today in class we looked at initial rough sketches for our typographic self-portraits. You were supposed to have 3 good sketches of yourself so that you could begin experimenting with type solutions. However, as I have never taught this assignment in a classroom situation, that didn't go as well as I had hoped. So we looked at some examples of the assignment to help clarify and open up the creative conduit. You seemed to understand it a little better by the end of the class, and most people made a good start.

For Monday you should have a written paragraph of what you are trying to portray in your portrait and why you are approaching it the way you are. We will read those while analyzing your 3 roughs on Monday. The roughs do not need to be in a finished state, but we should be able to see a distinct direction. You should also be reading Uncommon Genius in preparation for discussion in class. You should be through pg. 79 by Thursday. On Thursday I will give you a set of questions derived from the basic tenets of the book. You will need to answer, in essay format, 3 of the 5 questions. We will then discuss in class your responses.

You also need to read Chapter 8 in the Landa book for Wednesday.