TYPOGRAPHY- FINAL COMPILATION & REFLECTION

29/8/18- 28/11/18 (Week 1- Week 14)
Andrea Vie Choong Jia Qi (0331945)
Typography
Final Compilation & Reflection
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INSTRUCTIONS

Exercises

Project 1-Type Formatting & Expression

Project 2- Font Design

Final Project - Expression, Hierarchy and Composition

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SUBMISSIONS 

EXERCISES 

Calligraphy

Fig 1.1  Final Outcome: Horizontal, Vertical & Circular Strokes

Fig 1.2 Final Outcome of Letters: A-N

Fig 1.3 Final Outcome of Letters: O-Z

Fig 1.4 Final Outcome: Graph paper

Fig 1.5 Final Outcome: A4 White Paper

Animated Lettering

Fig 1.6 Final Outcome of Name- Uniqueness (Static)

Fig 1.7 Final Outcome of Name- Uniqueness (Animated)

Type Expression 

Fig 1.8  Final Outcome of Type Expression 

Fig 1.9 Final Outcome of Sparkle (Static)

Fig 1.10 Final Outcome of Sparkle (Animated)

PROJECTS

Project 1- Text Formatting & Expression

Fig 1.11 Embedded PDF of Project 1

Fig 1.12 Printed Book (Front Cover- Page 1)

Fig 1.13 Printed Book (Page 2-3)

Fig 1.14 Printed Book (Page 4-5)

Fig 1.15 Printed Book (Page 6-7)

Fig 1.16 Printed Book (Back Cover- Page 8)

Project 2- Font Design

Fig 1.17 Final Outcome of Project 2 (Name Initials)

Final Project-  Social Message Poster (Expression, Hierarchy & Composition)

Fig 1.18 Final Outcome: Poster Design (Static)

Fig 1.19 Embedded PDF of Final Project

Fig 1.20 Final Outcome: Poster Design (Animated)

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REFLECTION

EXPERIENCES

Throughout this semester, I experienced different ways of expressing typography. For instance, we learned to write calligraphic alphabets in a chosen typeface. It was cool and enjoyable when I started to practice the calligraphy. And throughout the exercises and projects, we learn to explore creating type expressions for certain words and animate them into a GIF. I get to know more software and the tools in there that I have never used before like Adobe In Design. It can be useful for me if I need to use it for my other assignments or when I am working. 


OBSERVATIONS

Overall, this module has made me seen my weaknesses and strengths throughout my works in the exercises and projects. I observe that I was weak at doing motion graphics or animation part of the works I did. Throughout the 14 weeks of class, I saw how each of us have distinctive style in designing whether it is on exercises or projects. Furthermore, when I saw some of our seniors' work, it gave me inspirations and ideas when I am stuck or confused on what to do. 


FINDINGS

In this module, I found out the history side of Typography and how each typeface is designed in their own way. And also from the eBooks I read for my further readings, I found out more information and examples of the techniques used when dealing with Typography. I found out that getting inspirations and research from other designers' work helps me to improve in my knowledge and skills when proceeding to my assignments. And most importantly, getting feedback from our lecturers, Mr.Vinod and Mr.Shamsul has helped me push myself further in my creativity and knowing what are their views in interpreting typography.