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Module 4 - Step 1

Typography

  1. Please take a moment to read the three resources and watch the video linked below.

  2. Participate in the discussion on Padlet.

  3. Complete the Typographic Contrast activity.

Resources

Please carefully read each article and watch the video about typography. As you work through these resources, take notes to capture key concepts, examples, and any questions or thoughts that arise. Reflect on how typography plays a role in graphic design and how your font choices will impact your designs. 

Discussion (20pts)

To participate in the discussion, please click the button below. This will open a new window in Padlet. Once you are in Padlet, click the "+" button to create your post. After creating your original post, please comment on one other student’s post before the due date.

Typographic Contrast (5pts)

  1. Create Microsoft Word or Google Docs document.

  2. Find a quote you like.  You will also need the author.

  3. Type the quote and fill in the space in your document.

  4. Adjust words in the quote by:

    • Size - make some words bigger than others for emphasis.

    • Weight - create emphasis on certain words by making them bold.

    • Color - change the color of the word. This should be emphasized.

    • Structure - Type your emphasis word using a completely different typeface..

  5. Save your document and name it LASTNAME_M4_Typeographic Contrast​

  6. Turn in your File in the Module 4 folder in Google Drive.

Jessica Williams IT 820 Designing & Developing Web-Based Instruction

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