Extra Credit
What is Wood Type?
Woodtype posters are a graphic design poster-making style that uses woodblock typefaces or letterpress printing techniques. They have a unique look that is characterized by bold, chunky letterforms with visible wood grain textures. This technique was commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before modern printing technologies became available. Woodtype posters often have a vintage or retro feel to them. Read the article below to learn more.
Examples
Wood Type Poster Extra Credit (10pts)
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Using Adobe Illustrator, experiment with various typography to create your own Wood Type poster. The theme of your poster is completely up to you. Your poster should be visually engaging and effectively communicate the concepts learned in this module:
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Experiment with different font combinations
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Incorporate color
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Consider the Gestalt Principles
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Outline all fonts.
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Select all the text in your document.
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Go to the 'Type' menu.
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Choose 'Create Outlines.'
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Final document size:
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11 inches wide by 17 inches tall
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Color Mode: CMYK (for print)
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Bleed: 0.25 inches (to ensure proper printing)
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Resolution: Set your document resolution to at least 300 dpi for high-quality printing.
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Begin by researching ideas and sketching concepts for your poster. ​
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Experiment with different ideas to find the most effective solution. Be creative!
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Save your file as LASTNAME_Woodtype_M4.ai
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Upload your file to the Module 4 folder in Google Drive.