Project 1

Project 1
Art 390_05 + _06 Typography
Department of Art + Architecture
University of San Francisco
Fall Semester 2008

Students worked in small groups or pairs for this project. Each group was responsible for researching an assigned period of time in the history of the Western Alphabet. Groups prepared a short presentation that was inclusive of their research. Presentations were designed to illustrate the significance of the specified period in typographic history and demonstrated an understanding of the ways in which typography, as a discipline, have been influenced by the economic, social and / or political conditions of a place and time.

Each student was responsible for presenting the essential information for their assigned topic to the the rest of the class. The presentations demonstrated their understanding of the evolution of typography. Questions from the presentations were included in the Final Exam at the end of the semester and were a record of their understanding of the material covered. Participation in group research and submission of annotated project bibliographies was required.

Learning Outcomes
Identify, specify, and classify printing types and fonts of historical and cultural significance through completion of a final exam on typographic history. Explain the significance of typographic history, with an emphasis on learning the ways in which typography, as a discipline, has been influenced by the economic, social and / or political conditions of a place and time, through participation in group research and presentation, submission of annotated project bibliographies, and writing of final project content.

Become familiar with the history, purpose and intention of typographic form. Develop group dynamics / leadership / and effective communications.

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Education

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