Type Design I / Fall 2017 / Spring 2018

Course Description

This course will provide a emphasis on developing a designers sensitivity to typography through both restrictive and open-ended assignments. Projects will be a combination of experimentation and formal exercises with a focus on typographic systems as well as the details of macro and micro typography.

Technological advancements of type will be examined through readings and historical materials. Theory, dialogue, process and personal practice will be central themes discussed to establish a students own opinions about design. Classes are a combination of critique, in-class workshops, and one-on-one meetings with occasional guest lectures and critiques.

Throughout the semester readings will be assigned along with each project. Readings can be found here.

Student Expectations
This course is constructed for a higher level junior design student. It assumes you already have knowledge of fundamental design and typographic principals. Some assignments will be open ended. You must take initiative in every project and make it your own. You’re expected to engage in critique, both by giving and receiving feedback.

Your level of effort will dictate your success in this class. You must be disciplined and self-motivated. To get good work here or anywhere you must put in the time. Coming in un-prepared is not only disrespectful to me, but is also unfair to your fellow students and yourself. I promise you, what you put into this class I will give back. I’m here for you. I’m here to challenge you. I’m not here to give you the answers.

Attendance is critically important to the success of your assignments and your letter grade. You’re required to be in class at it’s start time. If work will be shown, it should be up on the wall once you walk in. Take pride in your work and display it properly. Hang it with clear thumbtacks and make sure it’s straight and orderly.

Attendance Policy
You’re given one absence without repercussion. After this one absence, your grade will drop one letter for each subsequent missed class. If you miss three classes you will be withdrawn from the course. Tardiness will not be tolerated. You’re given two classes to be tardy, which is considered 15 minutes past the start of the session. After these two passes, your grade will drop one +/− for each subsequent tardiness.

Grading Breakdown
Grades are a combination of the quality of your work, class participation and progress. Simply showing up will not make you pass the course. You must be prepared for the days lesson, completing any homework or readings assigned and ready to discuss.

A
Your work is of exceptional quality and reflects mastery of the material covered in class. Your class participation is outstanding. Your work steadily improved throughout the semester.

A−
Your work is of very high quality. You frequently participate in class.

B+
Your work is of high quality that indicates substantially higher than average ability. You participate in class.

B
Your work is very good and satisfies the goals of the course.

B−
Your work is good.

C+
Your work is above average.

C
Your work is average and indicates an understanding of the course material; passable. Satisfactory completion of a course is considered to be a grade of C or higher.

C−
Your work is passing but below that required for Good Academic Standing.

D
Your work is of poor quality. You submitted homework assignments that consistently did not follow instructions or involve any effort. Probation level though passing for credit.

F
Your work did not meet the requirements for this class. You did not do any homework, complete projects, or attend class. You will receive no credit.

WF
Withdrawl. This grade can be assigned only by the Registration Office. If a student withdraws from a course during the add/drop period, the course is deleted from his or her permanent record.

Students with Disabilities
In order to receive academic accommodations due to a disability, a student must first register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Students approved for accommodations will be given an ODS Accommodation Letter to submit to their instructors. If a student does not provide an ODS Accommodation Letter to their instructor, they will not be eligible to receive accommodations in that course. All instructors are required to adhere to SVA’s policies regarding accommodations for students with disabilities. Students who have a need for academic accommodations, or suspect they may have a disability, should contact the ODS via telephone: 212-592-2396, or visit the office: 340 East 24th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10010, or email: disabilityservices@sva.edu.

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