typography 3
kansas city art institute // junior 1 // 2016
this course presents complex problems of typography including visual interpretation of content, hierarchy, organizational structures and typographic systems in complex documents. systems of media and delivery will be examined in relation to the aforementioned visual systems and issues. additionally, we will learn through reading, observation, discussion, and visual exploration — aka: the act of doing. visual exploration may include [but not be restricted by] multiple, simultaneous / sequential / serial communication systems with variable levels of verbal and visual information. put another way, the course focus may include the relationship of visual form to content, meaning, context, and audience; typographic function and expression; the anatomy/structure [making and breaking] of various formats; typographic nuance; traditional and technological craft.
view online course documents: course syllabus // daily blog
OBJECTIVES
[you will be graded on how much/well you...]
learn how to learn about typography
develop your ability to ask effective and relevant questions
continuing to develop and utilize a vocabulary for talking about typography
increase in your skill in observing, classifying, and generalizing your knowledge about typography
visually demonstrate typographic ability in creating effective and engaging communication
visually demonstrate typography’s various roles within culture
collaborate and build trust among students in a studio atmosphere
increase skill in craft — attention to detail, making/building, and professionalism of final objects
COURSE STRUCTURE
daily fun and adventure!
semester-long inquiry and application into typography's potential and role in the architectural process
semester-long inquiry and application into typography's potential and role in the process of public discourse
presentations of your inquiry findings to internal and external audiences
process documentation through your kcai blog or process book
inquiry group 1
community partner: kcai center for contemporary practice
designers: ashley castillo, sarah dean, debbie dixon, caylie hausman, erin konomos, y pham
full proposal for materials to support “next steps” dialogue at kcai center for contemporary practice
view the proposal here
final event design
students designed the arrangement of the event space, planned for, recorded, and transcribed the proceedings for use in a documentation book.
final print documents: event logo, interactive event documentation book containing discussion transcripts, and “debate vs dialogue” mini-zine used at the event.
lecture: information design
lecture: text/subtext
inquiry group 2
community partner: k-state architecture department “design/build” studio
designers: chris chavez, daisy escamilla, jarkece huffin, steven mcdonald, nicole stone, david tillema
working with direct input from professor david dowell and k-state architecture students, kcai students were tasked with designing a cohesive identity for the studio. communications were handled via basecamp, emails, video chat, and in-person client meetings and presentations.
