Typography/ Final Compilation & Reflection

Typography - Final Compilation & Reflection

24/09/2024- 31/12/2024 / Week 1 – Week 14
 Valenz Jycee Primadi / 0373407
Typography /Creative Media/ School of design
Typography Final Complication & Reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1: Exercise

Task 2 : Editorial Text

Task 3 : Type Design & Communication

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SUBMISSIONS

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Task 1: Exercises 1 - Type Expression

24/9/2024 – 29/10/2024 (Week 1 – Week 6)

Fig 1.1 Type Expression, Week 3 (08/10/2024).Jpeg

Fig 1.2 Type Expression PDF, Week 3 (08/10/2024).Pdf

Fig 1.3  Type Expression Digitization Revision, Week 4 (15/10/2024).Jpeg

Fig 1.4 Type Expression Digitization Revision PDF, Week 4 (15/10/2024).Pdf

Fig 1.5 Chop  Animation GIF, Week 4  (15/10/2024).GIF

Task 1: Exercises 2 - Text formatting

Fig 1.6 Text Formatting Layouts, Week 6  (29/10/2024).Jpeg

Fig 1.7 Text Formatting Layouts PDF, Week 6 (29/10/2024).Pdf

Fig 1.8 Text Formatting Layouts With Grids, Week 6  (29/10/2024).Jpeg

Fig 1.9 Text Formatting Layouts With Grids, Week 6  (29/10/2024).Pdf

HEAD
Fonts: Bodoni Std/ ITC Garamond Std
Type Size/s: 70 pt
Leading: 40 pt
Paragraph spacing: 0

BODY
Fonts: ITC Garamond Std
Type Size/s: 9 pt
Leading: 11 pt
Paragraph spacing: 11 pt
Characters per-line: 60
Alignment: left justified
Margins: 12,7 mm top, 12,7 mm left, 12,7 mm right, 100 mm bottom
Columns: 4
Gutter: 5 mm

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TASK 2  – Editorial Task

Fig 2.1  Editorial Text ,Week 7 (4/11/2024).Jpeg

Fig 2.2  Editorial Text PDF,Week 7 (4/11/2024).Pdf

Fig 2.3  Editorial Text  With Grids,Week 7 (4/11/2024).Jpeg

Fig 2.4  Editorial Text With Grids PDF,Week 7 (4/11/2024).Pdf

Fig 2.5  Editorial Text Revision ,Week 11 (3/12/2024).Jpeg

Fig 2.6  Editorial Text Revision PDF, Week 11 (3/12/2024).Pdf

Fig 2.7  Editorial Text Revision With Grids ,Week 11 (3/12/2024).Jpeg

Fig 2.8  Editorial Text Revision With Grids PDF, Week 11 (3/12/2024).Pdf

Before Revision:

Head

Font: Gill Sans Std (Bold) & Futura Std (Heavy Oblique)

Type Size : 168 pt  & 26 pt

Lead-In Text 

Font : Adobe Caslon Pro

Type Size : 14 pt

Body

Font: ITC Garamond Std

Type Size: 10 pt

Leading: 11 pt

Paragraph spacing: 11 pt

Characters per-line: 55

Alignment: left justified

After Revision:

Head

Font: ITC new baskerville (roman) & Adobe Caslon Pro (regular)

Type Size : 228 pt pt & 40 pt

Lead-In Text 

Font : Adobe Caslon Pro

Type Size : 14 pt

Body

Font: ITC Garamond Std

Type Size: 10 pt

Leading: 11 pt

Paragraph spacing: 11 pt

Characters per-line: 55

Alignment: left justified

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TASK 3  – Type Design & Communication

11/11/2024- 17/12/2024 / (Week 8 – Week 13)

Fig 3.1  Fontlab Screen Grab, Week 12 (12/12/2024).screen grab

Fig 3.2 Font Design "VYN Rct",  Week 12 (12/12/2024).Jpeg

Fig 3.3 Font Design "Vyn RCT" PDF, Week 12 (12/12/2024).pdf

Fig 3.4 Black & White Poster, Week 13 (17/12/2024).Jpeg

Fig 3.5 Black & White  Poster PDF, Week 13  (17/12/2024).pdf

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REFLECTION

Experience

At the beginning of the semester, I always wanted to know the lessons I was taking, especially typography. At first I wasn't completely sure, but I was excited to learn new material about typography from how to express ideas. During the study I realized that this module was very useful. Even though there are many tasks that challenge me and make it difficult for me, such as making typefaces, layouts, and composition. But Ms. V always helps me, so I can learn new knowledge. The task that I think is the most difficult is task 1, exercise 1, regarding type expressions. I always struggle to come up with unique and new ideas, but with a lot of help, I can complete the task well. I also have difficulty working on typefaces, but with a lot of brainstorming, I can complete the task well. This can encourage me to improve myself both academically and personally.

I liked working independently, which is something I don’t often get to do in other modules.The assignments given by my lecturer are well placed throughout the semester; this can help me do my assignments better in an orderly manner. The feedback given can also always be useful for me, so that I can improve my shortcomings to become even better. Overall, I am happy to be able to study this typography module. I got many benefits from this module for the future.

 

Observation
During the course of this module, I became more aware of typography in everyday life. Sometimes when I walk, I usually pay attention to posters, advertisements, and brochures on the road; I even like to pay attention to writing in books, on signs, and on social media, and without realizing it, I usually like to analyze the writing. Even though at first I thought typography was not that important, when studying the module, I now understand and realize that typography has a big influence on our design and communication experience. During this month I always observe the tasks my friends have done.
It was interesting to see how differently my classmates performed the same tasks, and it made me think more creatively about my own work. Seeing everyone's work really adds to the experience.

 

Findings

At the start of the module, I mostly saw typography as an artistic pursuit, focusing mainly on how things looked.But as time went by, I learned typography; I learned that there are still many things there. For example, I was able to learn the technical side of typography, such as spacing, alignment, tracking, kerning, and consistency, which really made me do a lot. brainstorming and opened my eyes to think creatively. I learned how small changes, such as adjusting the size of letters or adding lines, can change the meaning and impact of a design. Most importantly, I realized how much I enjoyed learning typography. This is something I want to explore further, even after this course ends.