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Home My WebLink AboutART-226 1 Bergen Community College Division of Arts, Humanities & Wellness Department of Visual Art Course Designation, Number, and Title: ART-226 Letterform and Type Date of Most Recent Syllabus Revision:______________________________ Course Typically Offered: Fall_X__ Spring_X__ Summer____ Every Semester____ Other_________ Syllabus last reviewed by: BCC General Education Committee ____ Date:____________ (Most courses need review Ad Hoc Committee on Learning Assessment ____ Date:____________ by only one of the following) Curriculum Committee: ____ Date:____________ Basic Information About Course and Instructor Semester and Year: Spring 2011 Course and Section Number: [e.g., ANT-101-001] ART-226-001 Meeting Times and Locations: W -325; Tuesday, 9:10-1:30 Instructor: Asst. Prof. Claire McConaughy Office Location: W -314 Phone: 201-447-7621 Departmental Secretary: Barbara Bliss 201-447-7143 Office Hours: (Office located in room W -314) Tu 1:30-3:30, W 8:30-9am, Th 8:30-9am and by appointment. Email Address: cmcconaughy@bergen.edu Course Description Official Catalog Course Description: Art 226 Letterform and Type is the study of typographic design, history, function and creative usage. List lecture hours, laboratory hours, and credits as applicable, e.g., _2_ lectures, _2_ labs, _3_ credits Prerequisites: ART-122 2-d design Student Learning Objectives: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to  communicate effectively using typography  understand the anatomy of letterforms  draw, construct and invent letterforms  use the fundamentals of graphic design Assignments and class participation are evaluated based on achievement of technical and creative concepts, attention to detail, effort and originality of approach. Class participation is evaluated based on contributions to discussions, presentation of work and group interaction. The major assessment types utilized in this course are class discussions, graded homework assignments, and a graded final project. 2 Means of Assessment The major assessment types utilized in this course are class discussions, graded homework assignments, mid-semester project and a final project. Course Content Typography is an integral part of graphic design. In this course emphasis will be on the anatomy of letterforms and the interrelationships of letter, word, design and content. Projects will examine type families and their structure, two-dimensional typographic space, information hierarchy and creative use of typography. Special Features of the Course (if any) Typography and Letterform will be taught using hand drawn sketches and roughs that will be turned into final projects using select software packages. Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials The textbook is an excellent resource and will support your learning outside of the classroom. Typographic Design: Form and Communication Author: Ben Day, Philip B. Meggs Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (November 3, 2006) ISBN-10: 0471783900 ISBN-13: 978-0471783909 Price approximately: $24.00 A portable USB Drive with at least 2.0 GB of memory. You must back up all of your work. Approximate price $18.00 MATERIALS: ***Always bring pad with a grid, sketchbook, drawing pencil, 24" ruler, x-acto knife, adhesive, and scissors Each week I will tell you what you need for the next project. Paper pad with a grid on it (8.5”x11”) Black presentation board (four boards minimum, 15" x 20" or 16" x 20"). NOT foam core. HB, 2B, 6B Pencils Sketchbook/Notebook – 9”x12” or 11”x14” for notes and development of visual ideas Triangle Metal straight edge ruler with cork back Eraser - Mars white plastic eraser Scissors X-acto knife and blades Compass Rubber cement, glue stick or double sided tape Inexpensive portfolio with handles (paper or plastic is fine) (optional) Tackle box or container to carry supplies in (optional)  Other materials may be required during the semester and will be discussed. 3 Research, Writing, and/or Examination Requirement(s) Students will be expected to accomplish homework assignments such as creating new typefaces, making page layouts that emphasize type and innovative use of typography and a final project. Grading Policy A student's final grade for the course is based primarily on his or her performance on the required work for the course (graded homework assignments and final project) and on his or her overall mastery of the material covered in the course. A student's class participation will also be evaluated, and the grade thereon will be used as a factor in determining the student's final grade for the course; but a class participation grade will count for no more than twenty percent (20%) of the final grade. Grades follow these criteria: A = Student whose work and work ethics display exceptional effort and care B = Student displays good work ethic, completes assignments with thought and care C = Average work and average effort D = Student presents below average work and displays little effort in completing assignments F = Student does not complete assignments and/or attend class For final grading purposes:  Homework and class projects 20%  Class participation 20%  Mid-semester project 30%  Final project 30% Attendance Policy BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. Append a statement on the departmental/discipline attendance policy (if any). Append a statement on the attendance policy for the course. Attendance will be taken during each class period. Success in a studio art class is dependent upon the student's participation in the studio activities and interaction with other students. Skill and knowledge is acquired as much by doing and participating as it is by reading and responding. This cannot occur if a student is not in class. Therefore, three unexcused absences will result in the lowering of a full letter grade at the end of the semester. Late arrivals and early departures will be noted and count as a half of an absence. Frequent absence and/or tardiness will result in the failure of the course. Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements [optional but recommended] Student and Faculty Support Services [optional but recommended] 4 Student and Faculty Support Services The Distance Learning Office – for any problems you may have accessing your online courses Room C-334 201-612-5581 psimms@bergen.edu Smarthinking Tutorial Service On Line at: www.bergen.edu/library/learning/tutor/smart/index.asp The Tutoring Center Room L-125 201-447-7908 The Writing Center Room L-125 201-447-7908 The Online Writing Lab (OWL) On Line at: www.bergen.edu/owl The Office of Specialized Services (for Students with Disabilities) Room S-131 201-612-5270 www.bergen.edu/oss The Sidney Silverman Library – Reference Desk Room L-226 201-447-7436 Include a Course Outline and Calendar Weekly Schedule: NOTE: Weekly schedule may occasionally change due to the pace of projects and topics. It is your responsibility to check with me or other students to get information you may have missed and to be prepared for the next class. PART I: FUNDAMENTALS WEEK 1 Jan 25 INTRODUCTION: Ransom Note WEEK 2 Feb 1 ANATOMY OF TYPE: 27th Letterform WEEK 3 Feb 8 ANATOMY OF TYPE: 9 Letterforms WEEK 4 Feb 15 TYPE & MEANING: Sound WEEK 5 Feb 22 TYPE & MEANING: Phrase Illustration WEEK 6 Mar 1 TYPE & IMAGE WEEK 7 Mar 8 TYPE COMBINATIONS: Lettermark WEEK 8 Mar 15 COMMUNICATION: Visualizing a concept / Personal Narrative Mar 22 Spring Break No Class WEEK 9 Mar 29 TYPE & COMPOSITION: Directional Poster WEEK 10 Apr 5 TYPE & COMPOSITION: Directional Poster WEEK 11 Apr 12 TYPOGRAPHY IN PUBLICATIONS: Page Layout WEEK 12 Apr 19 TYPOGRAPHY IN PUBLICATIONS: Page Layout WEEK 13 Apr 26 FINAL PROJECT work period: Typographic Tribute to a Designer WEEK 14 May 3 FINAL PROJECT work period: Typographic Tribute to a Designer WEEK 15 May 10 FINAL PROJECT DUE: Typographic Tribute to a Designer