Type Design II
DSD-3612-E
Philip DiBello
Tuesdays
03:20PM – 06:10PM
01/15/19 – 4/30/19
School of Visual Arts
209 East 23 Street
Room 304
Instructor
Philip DiBello
philip@noideas.biz
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 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. Seek to give feedback on both concept and execution. Be helpful and think about the kind of feedback you like to hear most. Avoid telling someone how you would do it.
Your level of effort will dictate your success in this class. You must be disciplined and self-motivated. Attendance is critically important to the success of your assignments and your letter grade. 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.
Lastly: no Laptops, no phones. No exceptions.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory. Unexcused absence is a drop of 1 letter grade. More than 2 unexcused absence is an automatic F for the semester.
Class starts promptly at 3:20 and no one will be admitted after 3:30. If you arrive after 3:30 it will be counted as an unexcused absence.
Evaluation
You will not receive a grade for each assignment but you will receive a provisional midterm grade to help you assess your performance. Your final grade will reflect the degree to which you have met the following criteria:
☒ A good understanding of design concepts covered
☒ Thoughtful and personal responses to assignments
☒ A sustained, wide-ranging, experimental process
☒ Responsiveness to feedback (evidence of growth)
☒ Clear articulation of design ideas & intentions
☒ Active and meaningful participation in discussions
☒ Refined craft & presentation
☒ Completion of assignments + attendance
☒ Being present during class time (paying attention)
☒ Exceptional effort and mastery of course material
Each criteria weighs 10% of your final grade. You must exhibit at least 6 criteria to pass this class
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.