Get a sheet at the corner of your table.

Objective: You will define and apply various lettering styles in

order to create a more challenging type set.

DRILL: 1. Copy the objective and

answer any questions on the sheet that you can.

2. WAIT TO DRAW THE LETTERS WITH THE DEMONSTRATION.

1. Typography is the art of print.

2. TYPOGRAPHY IS A Lettering style or font.

3. “Typography refers to the arrangement of text on a page, and appears in some form or another in all instances of written communication.”

Magazines

Newspaper

CD’s use typography

Posters

TYPOGRAPHY CAN BE ART

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE 3 LETTERS?

A A ASans Serif-French word sansmeans WITHOUT a serif.

Abcd

Serif-

Is a detail at the beginning or end of a letter.abcd abcd

Script- Text that is written in

cursive.

abcd

DEMONSTRATION Basic block letters- O H E S

AYour name in Sans Serif

SKIP THE SERIF.Your name in a font of your choice.

Assessment- Use rectangles on your folder cover design to draw

your name and the word ART!

TODAY’S AGENDA:

“BLOCK LETTERS”

SANS SERIF ALPHABET

SERIF ALPHABET

SCRIPT ALPHABET

GOTHIC ALPHABET

~ One letter in 4 styles.

4 volunteers to draw on the board.

Describe each style-

Sans serif

Serif

Script

ASSESSMENT

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Applying Typography

Objective: You will create 3 styles of lettering in order to apply it to your final artwork..

DRILL: Get sketchbook and sheet from yesterday.

1. Get a medium size rectangle from small folder at corner of table.

2. Trace it 3 times.3. Get a FONT FOLDER (purple or

red) from bin.4. Draw your initials in a lettering

style inside the boxes.]5. Use the tips from yesterday.

6. We will do script together.

4 ptsUse scrap paper from near pencilsPut your name on it.

*1 for trying

*1 pt-*SERIFS OR SANS SERIFSDoes LANSDOWNE HIGH SCHOOL on the front of the building (bus loop) have serifs or not?

*2 PTS- DRAW AN EXAMPLE of LANS or LANS

EXTRA CREDIT

Script Demo

Goals:1.Draw your name in a creative

font from packets or make one up.

2.Touch the edges of the boxes.

On back:3.Pick a letter.4.Draw it in 4 different styles.

5.Work on your painting.

Goals:1.Finish Typography worksheet.

Front and back. 40 pts (5 pts per section)

2.Finish drawing designs.3.Get paint and continue painting

using your color schemes.

If paint is dry, add a little bit of water.

PSAT DAY

How to transfer:

1.Get a ¼ sheet of paper.2.Put it on top of your drawing.3.Trace outline of rectangle first.4.Trace letter. Use pencil!5.Flip it over, place on final paper

(sketchbook)6.Check to make sure it will show up.7.Draw on the pencil lines. A light

line will show up on the paper.

Bring in Styrofoam!

~Styro plates

~lunch trays

~meat / veggies trays (washed)

Objective: You will apply your knowledge of typography in order to draw a more challenging font on your folder cover.

DRILL: Take out the TYPOGRAPHY sheet from Friday and find a font folder (phone/ use a computer).

www.dafont.com www.1001freefonts.com

1. Draw the first 5 letters of your name in row 5 using a font from the packet. Touch all the edges. ( You can trace and transfer it to your folder cover, once you draw it on the sheet.)

TYPOGRAPHY ON YOUR FOLDER COVER

GRADE:

1. Has a border.2. Says your name (font).3. Says ART (font).4. Has a circle.5. Whole cover filled with

art.6. Creativity- Individual

look.7. Craftsmanship –

neatness8. Difficulty- detail9. Focus- effort10.Composition- layout,

placement.

+ 1 for trying

+2 for a correct answer

EXTRA CREDIT

Answer: Sans serif or serifExample: Lansdowne High/ Lansdowne High

Your name

Get a mirror and a piece of paper and something to draw with.

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