Definitions:
Weight-the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
Width-the body of the letter plus a sliver of space that protects it from other letters.
Style-is a broad term that refers to several aspects of a typeface.
Point-a geometric element that has position but no extension; "a point is defined by its coordinates"
Pica-
X-height- the x-height or corpus size refers to the distance between the baseline and the mean line in a typeface.
Cap Hight-In typography, cap height refers to the height of a capital letter above the baseline for a particular typeface
Leading- distance between lines
How is type measured in :
Inches- 1/72 inch
mm- .35
points-8 pts
picas- 4 points= 8 p4
How many points is an inch?
1 pt. equals 1/72 inch
If a letter is set in 36 pts about how many inches tall is it?
1.7
How many picas is an inch-
1/72
How many points is a pica
12 points equls 1 pica
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Homework AUG. 25
Definitions
Grid-a basic system of reference lines for a region,consisting of straight lines intersecting at right angles.
what are the benefits and functions of a grid-Using a grid permits a designer to lay out enormous amounts of information, such as in a book or a series of catalogs, in substantially less time because many of the design considerations have been addressed in building the grid's structure. The grid also allows many individuals to collaborate on the same project or on series of related projects over time, without compromising established visual qualities from one project to the next.
what is a modular grid- is a grid with four rows and four columns
Margins-are the negative spaces between the format edge and the content, which surround and define the live area where type and images are arranged.
Columns-are vertical alignments of type that create horizontal divisions between the margins.
Grid modules- It is part of a modular grid.
flowlines-are alignments that break the space into horizontal bands.
Gutter-blank space between columns.Heirarchy-
Typographic color-a change in the rhythm, value, texture and weight of text that makes it either recede or be drawn forward to the eye and can sometimes dramatically change the hierarchy of the text.
What are ways to achieve a clear hierarchy-
Good organization is key to achieving good hierarchy. Grouping like subject matter together and aligning them in an aesthetically pleasing manner will give the work a balanced feel. Shifting something out of alignment immediately draws attention to it (which can sometimes be good) Size also plays a significant role. Larger items are viewed as if they are in the foreground, thus receiving more attention. While smaller items are viewed further back and are less noticeable.
Grid-a basic system of reference lines for a region,consisting of straight lines intersecting at right angles.
what are the benefits and functions of a grid-Using a grid permits a designer to lay out enormous amounts of information, such as in a book or a series of catalogs, in substantially less time because many of the design considerations have been addressed in building the grid's structure. The grid also allows many individuals to collaborate on the same project or on series of related projects over time, without compromising established visual qualities from one project to the next.
what is a modular grid- is a grid with four rows and four columns
Margins-are the negative spaces between the format edge and the content, which surround and define the live area where type and images are arranged.
Columns-are vertical alignments of type that create horizontal divisions between the margins.
Grid modules- It is part of a modular grid.
flowlines-are alignments that break the space into horizontal bands.
Gutter-blank space between columns.Heirarchy-
Typographic color-a change in the rhythm, value, texture and weight of text that makes it either recede or be drawn forward to the eye and can sometimes dramatically change the hierarchy of the text.
What are ways to achieve a clear hierarchy-
Good organization is key to achieving good hierarchy. Grouping like subject matter together and aligning them in an aesthetically pleasing manner will give the work a balanced feel. Shifting something out of alignment immediately draws attention to it (which can sometimes be good) Size also plays a significant role. Larger items are viewed as if they are in the foreground, thus receiving more attention. While smaller items are viewed further back and are less noticeable.
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