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Module 4 - Step 3

Typography

  1. Anatomy of Type Assignment

  2. Module 4 Knowledge Check

  3. Woodtype Poster (Extra Credit)

Anatomy of Type Poster Assignment (40pts)

  1. Using Adobe Illustrator, create a poster showcasing your understanding of typography's different components. Your poster should be visually engaging and effectively communicate the concepts learned in this module:

    • Cap height, X-height, Baseline, Ascender & Descender line

    • Stem, Ascender, Spine, Bowl, Crossbar, Aperture, Terminal, Shoulder, & Descender

    • Counter, Leg, Arm, & Eye

    • Kearning, Leading, & Tracking

    • Use color

    • Consider the Gestalt Principles

  2. Final document size:

    • 11 inches wide by 17 inches tall

    • Color Mode: CMYK (for print)

    • Bleed: 0.25 inches (to ensure proper printing)

    • Resolution: Set your document resolution to at least 300 dpi for high-quality printing.

  3. Begin by researching ideas and sketching concepts for your poster. ​

  4. Experiment with different ideas to find the most effective solution. Be creative!

  5. Save your file as LASTNAME_Anatomy of Type_M4.ai

  6. Upload your file to the Module 4 folder in Google Drive.

Examples

Complete the Knowledge Check (5pts)

Jessica Williams IT 820 Designing & Developing Web-Based Instruction

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