Objective
To introduce the concept of designing typography for a specific artefact.
To create a design that could be used on for your book illustration.
Prepare for the AS mock exam.
To create a design that could be used on for your book illustration.
Prepare for the AS mock exam.
Task
Read through the presentation on Sneaky Racoon above. Look at the various design steps involved and consider the rationale behind the work.
Design your own type that links with your story.
You will be asked to present a rationale of your own, so thee 'thought' that goes into your decision is important. 'It just looks nice' is no longer good enough.
Scroll down this article HERE to the 'Were you also involved in the typographic elements?' part. Reead it to find out another point of view.
Scroll down this article HERE to the 'Were you also involved in the typographic elements?' part. Reead it to find out another point of view.
Presentation
Moodboard, scamps, WIP, final 'type for cover' design, rationale.
Extra marks - full character set
Mega extra marks - Draft of a cover with your type design included. You might wish to attempt a cover or poster for the book using type only.
You will be graded on
Rationale (relate to final design)
Research (moodboard)
Drafting (notebook scamping)
Sketchbook development (colour or texture trials, or placed on exmples)
Final design(s)
Drafting (notebook scamping)
Sketchbook development (colour or texture trials, or placed on exmples)
Final design(s)
Time needed
10 hrs (5 hrs exam)
Deadline
Wed 6th Jan.
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