Course Description

An introduction to typography as a fundamental element of graphic design. The focus will be on the following outcomes.

Outcomes

By the end of the semester you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate clear and creative typography that invites and keeps a reader.
• Demonstrate effective use of negative space in typography.
• Create hierarchal relationships that clearly organize content.
• Set body copy that it is readable.
• Demonstrate that different formats have unique typographic requirements.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of using a grid system.
• Communicate effectively with someone viewing their work for the first time.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, each student should take ART 130 Introduction to Graphic Design. Each student should have a good grasp of the objectives of ART 130. ART 130 must be completed before beginning ART 230 and cannot be taken simultaneously.

Time Expectation

Plan on 9–12 hrs per week to complete each module. This course includes required synchronous meetings.

Schedule

Midweek Due Dates: Discussion Board initial posts.

End of Week Due Dates: Process Book submissions, Project submissions, Quizzes, Discussion Board response posts.

Office Hours: Please view your instructor’s profile & welcome message for details on office hours.

Supply List

This course uses a textbook that students in this class can access for free. Read the information below to learn how to access your textbook. The course materials are available in the Course Materials List

Book Title and Description	Author	Ed.	E-Book ISBN
Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (Free to students in this course - Access here)	Ellen Lupton	2nd	9781616893507

Other supplies needed:

• Computer access with video and microphone
• Access to a black-and-white printer
• Adobe CC (Adobe CC recommended [InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator]) The subscription is free for students enrolled in this class.  Read How to get access to Adobe CC as an online student? to learn more.
• Thin-tipped black marker $3.99
• Any Pencil $.19
• Ream of 8.5×11 paper $4.49
• Ruler (18 or 24-inch metal cork back) $3.99-$4.99
• Course Fonts | These are the only fonts used in the class except for the Type Face activity in Module 01. Monotype Fonts.zip

Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to this help guide article.

Modules

A Module is a unit of measurement. In this course each week comprises a module, and you will see that both week and module are used interchangeably in your Process Book instructions. The course is divided into 14 modules that begin on Monday at 12:00 AM and end on Saturday at 11:59 PM (MT).

Projects

As projects are introduced over the course of the semester, refer to the Project Brief and Project Book Instructions for the best information. Instructor notes should always be read in case there are any changes deemed necessary by the instructor.

Process Book

A template of the final Process Book has been created using Adobe InDesign. The Process Book consists of several parts including cover, project, activity, and ponder pages.

Create a folder to store all of your work for this class (ART 230 Files). Download all of the Process Book Templates and keep them in this folder. There are resources and a folder to store your files in each Module Folder.

The Module Process Books:

• It will be necessary for you to customize the Process Book each week with your name using the master pages in Adobe InDesign.
• Project pages are steps in a larger project that span more than one module.
• Activity pages and stand-alone activities that address concepts unique to the module.
• Ponder pages are an opportunity for you to think about the module and make some assessments about your learning experiences.

The Process Book is completed and submitted at the end of each module. Then at the end of the semester, all of the files will be compiled into a comprehensive PDF book.

IDML files are InDesign documents compatible with Adobe InDesign CS4 or newer. However, it is important to note that IDML files open with the title Untitled. One of the first things you should always do is rename the document. Please use the following naming system:

• art230_m01_processbook.indd = course_module_processbook.indd

Some recommendations and suggestions:

• Keep files backed up.
• Add pages if necessary.
• The book is intended to document your process.
• Craft it with care and capability.

Exporting

Once the Process Book is complete, export it as an Interactive PDF. The specifications are:

• Pages
• 96 resolution
• Naming format: [course]-[module]-[firstname]-[lastname].[format] = example: art230-m01-john-doe.pdf

Uploading

Upload the completed Process Book PDF in I-Learn for the instructor feedback and grading.

Discussion Boards

Please post your first post on a discussion board before Thursday evening at the latest. Then from that time until Saturday at 11:59 PM (MT), there is an opportunity for comments. Comment on three additional discussion threads.

All discussion boards are open on the first day of the class and may be started early if you need to work ahead.

Respect

Respectful communication is the expectation. In an on-line environment, it can be easier to be confrontational. If problems arise, please be respectful in tone while working things out.

Project Questions & Clarifications

(This is an ungraded discussion that is open through the whole course.)

Each project has a discussion board where questions and clarifications are addressed. If you have a question, it is a good place to look for an answer.

Project Peer Review & Critique

(Open on the first day of class until three weeks after the project ends.)

There is one page for each module that will be the focus of review and critique each week. Sharing your work will involve exporting a page from the discussion board as a jpeg at a resolution of 57ppi. (The resolution is unusual but is used so that the pages are as large as they can be while remaining small enough to fit in the discussion posts without scrolling.)

There is a Peer Review & Critique Discussion for each project. Create an initial post that includes the jpeg and three questions that you would like your peers to review.

Active participation will be figured into the Community Participation of your final grade. Each project is a little different, but minimum participation is one initial post and three responses each week over the course of the project.

Beyond the Reading (Modules 2–11)

(Open on the first day of class. Following the reading schedule, one of the discussion boards closes each week. In other words, a discussion needs participation during a specific time and cannot be made up.)

In place of reading quizzes, this course uses a discussion board to assess student understanding. From the assigned reading identify something or someone of interest. Find out more and share your thoughts on the topic including links to additional information. Then comment on the information of at least three other posts.

Behance.net (Final Project Presentation)

Behance is an online social portfolio for the visual arts. It will be used for final project grading.

Behance is an online social portfolio for the visual arts used for final project grading. You will need to set up an account to post content. Behance.net is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. The purpose of using Behance.net is to prepare you for sharing your work professionally.

Grading

10%: Process Book modules

75%: Projects (Final Projects & Behance posts)

10%: Community participation (commenting and peer review)

5%: Type Identification

BYUI Grading Guidelines

The grading guidelines from the University.

	5	4	3	2	1
Campus Grading Guideline	“A” represents outstanding understanding, application, and integration of subject material and extensive evidence of original thinking, skillful use of concepts, and ability to analyze and solve complex problems. Demonstrates diligent application of Learning Model principles, including initiative in serving other students.	“B” represents considerable/significant understanding, application, and incorporation of the material that would prepare a student to be successful in next level courses, graduate school, or employment. The student participates in the Learning Model as applied in the course.	“C” represents sufficient understanding of subject matter. The student demonstrates minimal initiative to be prepared for class. Sequenced courses could be attempted, but mastering new materials might prove challenging. The student participates only marginally in the Learning Model.	“D” represents poor performance and initiative to learn, understand, and apply course materials. Retaking a course or remediation may be necessary to prepare for additional instruction in this subject matter.	“F” represents failure in the course.

ART 230 Policies

Late work

Some work will be accepted within three weeks of the original deadline with a grade deduction for each week it is late. No work will be accepted after three weeks.

• Process Book PDF (within three weeks with grade penalty.)
• Final Projects (within three weeks with grade penalty.)
• Watch the dates toward the end of the semester because the period to turn in late work does not exceed the last day of the semester.
• Discussions must be completed on time.

The difference between Due Date and End Date.

• Due Date: the due date.
• End Date: the last possible day to submit a project for any credit. Late penalties will apply. The link to submit is not available after the end date.

Revising work

Final projects that are submitted on time can be re-submitted for grade consideration.

Process Books are only graded once.

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course requires students to use Adobe Creative Suite. If you have a disability that prevents you from accessing this software, please contact Disability Services.

This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

The materials in this course are also intellectual property and taking any materials from the course and posting them outside of this course in any manner (such as posting on Course Hero) will be construed as theft. If you post course materials without authorization, the instructor has the right to impose an appropriate academic sanction (e.g., give you a failing grade for the assignment and/or fail you from the course).

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Student with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.