Letterforms, Typographic Textures and Walnuts

Typography is both an information vehicle and a plastic abstract medium.

Part 1. Gather a large collection typographic samples including paragraphs, headlines, captions, small print from magazines, used books, newspapers, packaging, and any other print media. Look for contrasts in typefaces, letter sizes, weights, and spaces between lines. Pay attention to the difference in printing surfaces such as matte, gloss, and textured surfaces.0.

Part 2. Create a system for categorizing your samples. After carefully sorting your samples, produce at least 6 compositions incorporating visual, structural, or conceptual ideas about walnuts. Each work should be proportioned to a square using 2 sizes, 8 x 8 inches and 4 x 4 inches in any combination.

Part 3. As you work, rotate and juxtapose the compositions to discover alignments and juxtapositions. Your last studio problem should serve as a starting point. The object of this assignment is intended to train the eye and to instill a sensitivity and control over typographic values, textures, and spaces. This problem is evaluated in terms of involvement, expression, experimentation, and presentation.

Deadline: Wednesday, February 13, 9:00 AM