Saturday, February 28, 1:30 pm, Room 605 in the Main Building!!
Remember to get all of your supplies before hand at NY Central.
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).
Book Binding Demo/Workshop
We are scheduled to participate in a bookbinding demo/workshop with Ingrid Li. Note the schedule, time, location, and necessary supplies below.
Part 1: Saturday, February 28, 1:30 pm - 4:40
Part 2: Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Room 605, Main building.
Click HERE to download the supplies list.
I'll try to bring in samples of all the materials you'll need this week so you can see what they look like but if you just take this list to NYCentral they'll certainly be able to help you.
Class 5
Click HERE to download the Class 5 Overview/Assignment
Today we were lucky enough to have my good friend Dave Goldstein come into class and give a fantastic lecture about identity systems, logo design, branding, psychology, standing-up for what you believe in, fishing, internships, typography, and much, much more....
Class 3 (Addendum)
Also, the artist Joao mentioned during the talk is Mai-Thu Perret.
Here is something of hers from YouTube:
FInally, I know some of the new students have been asking for my email address:
Have a great week!
Class 3
Click HERE to download the Class 3 Overview/Assignment.
Today we had a quick critique to review the Jarmusch posters many of which are really coming along. For those of you who are struggling -- remember to think about how best to solve the problem and not think about how to 'make a design'. Also (and this goes without saying) you must also work hard and put in the time to create something extraordinary.
During the second half of class we went to The Drawing Center to view the Matt Mullican exhibit and listen to the curator talk about the work, Matt's process, how the show came about, etc. For those of you who missed it -- I suggest you try and see the show before it closes on Friday.
Thanks again to Joao for taking the time out of his schedule to discuss that show as well as the M/M Paris show across the street.
Below are samples of everyones posters....so far. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyones work next week.
Below are photos from our trip to The Drawing Center...
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