Skitty Typography

I had a really fun time creating this skitty out of type, and glyphs. It was hard at first but then I learned more and more and created shortcuts for myself. I think this looks really good and this was one of my favorite projects.

Awesome Typography

This typography project was really fun, and it helped me with my typography skills! I make the back ground blue and grey and i make the outline of the words white so it would stand out. I think typography is very cool and i love how it looks on the computer!!!

Typography Practice

This is my Typography practice! I learned a lot from the demo that i worked off from. This was really fun, and it helped me learn how to use the Typography portion of Illustrator. I struggled a little with the circle one, but then i went back, read the directions, and completed it!!!

Purple Cat

This is a really cute cat that I created! I love it too!!!! This was made in my spare time.

Typography Worksheet

Typography Worksheet:
Use the links below to complete the worksheet

Anatomy http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/typography/anatomy.php

Write out the answers to these questions in complete sentences. 

Label and define all of the above numbers:

1. This is the Ascender line. It is the imaginary line which determines the height of the ascenders.
2. This is the Base line. It is the imaginary line where all the characters rest. Descenders hang below the base line.
3. This is Ascender height. It is the x-height plus the height of the ascending stroke. It is the distance between the Base and Ascender lines.
4. This is the Cap height. This is the height of the capital letters, and the distance between the base line and the cap line.
5. This is the Descender, which is the stroke of a letter that goes below the base line.
6. This is the Ascender, which is the stroke of a letter that goes above the mean line.
7. This is the x-height. It is the distance between the top and bottom of a lower case letter. It also is the distance between the base line and the mean line.
8. This is the Cap line. This imaginary line determines the height of capital letters.
9. This is the Mean line.  This imaginary line determines the height of lower case letters.
10.  This is the Descender line. This imaginary line defines the bottom reach of Descenders.

Type Families:   http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/typography/type-families.php

Define Serif:  The line that goes out from the top and bottom of letters to make them easier to read.
Define Sans-Serif: This has no serif, it is very straight.
When do you use Antique Fonts? You use it to create a period feel.
At most how many words should be Decorative Fonts at a time? You use them no more than three words at a time.
What does a script font resemble? These fonts resemble handwriting.
Why use Symbol Fonts? You use them to embellish text or to complement fonts.

Essentials:  http://freelancefolder.com/typography-essentials-a-getting-started-guide/

Define Typography: It is the art of arranging letters for media purposes.
Why do designers need a solid foundation in typography? You can have more of a feel for designing, and creating layout projects with words.
Kerning: This is the space in between letters in a word.
Leading: This is the space in between lines of text.
Tracking: This is creating “rivers” of white space throughout your text.

When do you use Center Alignment? You use it to draw attention.
When do you use Right Alignment? You use it for a professional look, or for business letters.
When do you use Justified Alignment?  You use this for newspaper print and textbooks.

Styling:  http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/typography/styling-formatting.php

What is remembered, good styling, and bad styling?   Why?  Bad styling is more remembered, because it is sloppy and uneven, and that draws the reader’s attention more than good styling. Even if it is bad.
What is legibility? The ability to see the words clearly and to understand them.
Type size smaller than 7pt is: This is difficult to read.
Type size smaller than 3pts is: This is Illegible.
Type range for legible type is: The range is between 9pt and 10pt.
What size do you use for long passages? You use 8pt to 14pt.
What case do we use for Body? You use upper and lower case, because the irregular shapes help you see more legibly.
What is measure? This is the width of the text column.
What can you tell me about Ranged/Ragged Edges? This is where the text is aligned on the screen. Some words are shorter than others though, and it creates a “ragged” look when you are typing.

Text as Image: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/typography/text-as-image.php

What are some ways text can be used as images? Summarize what you see.  

Text can be used as a photograph, it can be arranged into many shapes, or it can be a string of letters. It can also create designs and it can be used as color in a picture.

Choosing and Using Type:  http://www.will-harris.com/use-type.htm

**Read ALL of it.  Answer the following: **

Why is choosing and using the right font important?  Give YOUR opinion.  It helps set the mood for your writing, and it helps readers identify the right spot and place for your document or story.

What are the two most important things to remember?   Type is made to serve the text, and there are appropriate and inappropriate typefaces.

What is appropriate? What do you have to consider? An appropriate typeface is one that fits. You have to consider who your audience is, and what typeface would be appropriate for them. You also have to put your own credibility into the equation too.

Tell me the rules:  (there are 10)

1.       Text for a body paragraph should be 10 to 12 point, with 11 po0int the best for printing. Use the same for everything!!!

2.       Use enough line spacing, make your text light and easy to read, or it will appear cramped.

3.       Don’t make your lines too short or long. Make them over 30 and fewer than 70 characters.

4.       Make beginnings clear. Use either an indent or block style for paragraphs. Don’t use both or neither either.

5.       Use only one space after a period.

6.       Don’t justify text unless you have too.

7.       Don’t underline anything, it’s bad.

8.       Use italics in the place of an underline.

9.       Don’t write a whole sentence in italics, bold, or Caps. It’s hard to read.

10.   Leave space above headlines and subheads. Use subheads to help readers find what they are looking for.

Scary

Caution: This is very scary!!! I have no idea how I came up with this, but it was fun to make!!!! I loved using the pen tool when i was creating it. Now im better at most of this stuff!

Flower Boquet

Hey! I'm back again, with a new project that I personally think looks awesome! It was basically taking a real flower and copying it so it would be a graphic design flower!!! I left the dots on the flower because I thought it makes a really dramatic effect, and it makes that area pop. Also, real flowers do have a dusting of pollen on the petals, so......Real Life!!!

Abstract

Hey this is very abstract, it comes from the depths of my imagination!!! Enjoy

Line Practice

Hey! This is me, and I have just completed the pen tool project. It was very fun, but very annoying. AT the end I wanted to kill the pen tool, but I learned  a valuable lesson from it, PATIENCE!!!!

Dirty Water Drop

Hello agian! This is my new project that I created to help the cause of dirty drinking water. This water drop was made of simple shapes also, but they are now more perfect then the other project that I created earlier. This project also helped with shading, and I learned a lot from that. Just take a look at it's eyes or mouth, makes it look 3D! The direct selection tool aslo helped me with shape manipultaion, and pulling things to were I want. I had a really fun time with this project, except for the intersect tool! It was really hard, and it made me frustrated, but when I realized that I had skipped a  step, I went back and corrected it. Now it looks beautiful!!!

Simple Shapes

Hello! This is my very first assignment using just only SIMPLE SHAPES!!! Yes, I only used circles, ovals, squares, rectangles.....etc. It was actually very fun and it helped me get more familiar with using the shape tool, and many others. I also learned (through trial and error) short cuts and other ways to do my work easier. Through this assignment I have found ways to use this information that I have learned to help with future work! In other words, I had a wonderful time!