Class 6

Click HERE to download the Class 6 Overview/Assignment(s).

Today we discussed a number of things including what is graphic design and why is it something worth pursuing as a student or professional...i'm not sure we came to anything conclusive but I felt it was a worth while discussion anyway. I also gave out some pins with a lightbulb-head army man.

In addition, we discussed the upcoming book binding workshop (details in previous post), reviewed the basics of a grid system, details of the next phase of our System project as well as our collaborative Exquisite Typographic Corpse project. In conjunction with that assignment we made some quick exquisite corpses in class (see next posting).

For those of you who missed class, we also discussed a few practical matters:

1 For the rest of the semester, it's CRITICAL that you really focus on your work in preparation for creating your end-of-year portfolio. As part of this, we will be really pushing ahead with projects as well as working on multiple projects at a time. Sacrifice the time and energy now and in two months you can relax.

2 To ensure that everyone stays on track—timely attendance is required. There is a 20 minute grace period. If you're going to arrive to class after 9:20—don't bother coming.

3 Also, remember to use your absences wisely. In the last few weeks of the semester you're surely going to need an extra day here or there to complete your portfolio. If you have absences to spare—great. If you don't, then you must attend class. Remember that after 3 absences you fail.

Below are sketches of work for phase 2 of our System project. I think everyones work is coming along nicely. Remember to strive to get to the essence of an idea AND visual form. 

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email me. Otherwise, I look forward to receiving your typographic corpses on Sunday by noon (see PDF for details on how to prepare artwork and where to send your file).