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Get a sheet at your table.
Objective: You will define and apply various lettering styles in order to create a more
challenging type set. We will use these techniques
to draw the cover of the Art Element Book.
**TRY TO ANSWER QUESTION no 2.**
• Simply put typography is the art of print. ~Lettering styles/ fonts
• Typography refers to the arrangement of text on a page, and appears in some form or another in all instances of written communication.
• Quality typography can make a big difference in communications, because it can impact the way the reader sees and feels about the topic being discussed.
Magazines
Newspaper
CD’s use typography
Posters
What is the difference between these 3 letters?
A A ASans Serif-French word sansmeans WITHOUT a serif.
abcd
Serif-
Is a detail at the beginning or end of a letter.
abcd abcd
Script- Text that is written in
cursive.
abcd
Today’s Agenda:
• DEMONSTRATION Basic block letters- O H E S A
• Your name in Sans Serif• Your name with serifs• Your name in Script• Your name in a font of your choice
• Assessment~ One letter in 4 styles. Describe each style-
Assessment
• ~ One letter in 4 styles.
• 4 volunteers to draw on the board.
• Describe each style- – Sans serif– Serif– Script
Typography on your Book CoverObjective: You will apply your knowledge
of typography in order to draw the title on your book cover.
DRILL: Take out the TYPOGRAPHY sheet from yesterday.
1. Draw the letters in row 5 using a font from the packet. Touch all the edges.
2. Use 4 new fonts of your choice on the back for one letter.
Extra Credit
• + 1 for trying
• +2 for a correct answer
Answer: Sans serif or serifExample: Lansdowne High/ Lansdowne High
Your name
ART ELEMENTS book cover
1. Get a rectangle to trace from folder.
2. Elements- 8 letters to fit, measure then trace.
3. Of- 2 LETTERS
4. Art- 3 LETTERS
5. After you trace your rectangles, find a lettering style to draw.
6. Try to touch all 4 sides of rectangle.
7. Add designs, be creative, paint background.
SCRATCH ART
• In groups of 8 you will come back for a demo.
• BRING YOUR ART ELEMENT BOOK.
• Turn to page 2 for the line artwork.
MISS GAUGER WILL SHOW WHAT TO DO.
ART ELEMENTS book cover
1. Get a rectangle to trace from folder.
2. Elements- 8 letters to fit, measure then trace.
3. Of- 2 LETTERS
4. Art- 3 LETTERS5. After you trace your rectangles, find a
lettering style to draw. 6. Try to touch all 4 sides of rectangle.7. Add designs/ a stylized border