Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2015 – Intro to Typography – 6 – Searching for Type

In today’s assignment we will discover and investigate four of the major categories of type


Objective:

  • I can identify and explain the four major categories of typefaces.

Vocabulary Words:

  • Type
  • Typeface
  • Font
  • Serif
  • Sans Serif
  • Script
  • Ornamental/Decorative/Display
Links:
 

Paratype – Typeface Classification

https://www.paratype.com/help/class/

Desktop Publishing at About.com – Typeface Classifications
https://desktoppub.about.com/od/typeclassification/Typeface_Classifications.htm

Topics Discussed:
  • Serif Fonts
  • Sans Serif Fonts
  • Script Fonts
  • Ornamental/Decorative/Display Fonts
  • Online Typeface Resources

Assignment:

  1. Using the web addresses above, find the definitions for each of the following:
    serif type
    sans serif type
    script type
    ornamental/display type
  2. Use InDesign to create a document that explains each of the above items.
  3. Include the sample image that is included for each of the four.
  4. Try to put all of the four on one page!.

Assigned: September 22nd, 2015
Due Date: September 23rd, 2015