Typography / Final Compilation & Reflection

07/04/2023 - 07/07/2023 / Week 1 - Week 14
Iman binti Kamarudin / 0364014
Typography / Bachelors of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Final Compilation & Reflection

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Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes Typo_0 - Typo_3
Lecture Notes Typo_4 - Typo_6

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Tasks

Task 1: Type Expression and Text Formatting

Task 2: Typographic Exploration and Communication

Task 3: Type Design and Communication

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Task 1: Exercises

03/04/2023 - 05/05/2023 / Week 1 - Week 5

Exercise 1

Figure 1.1 - Final Type Expressions JPEG (27/04/2023)

Figure 1.2 - Final Type Expressions PDF (27/04/2023)

Figure 1.3 - Final "Split" Animated GIF (04/05/2023)

Exercise 2

Figure 2.1 - Final Text Formatting JPEG (05/05/2023)

Figure 2.2 - Final Text Formatting PDF (05/05/2023)

Figure 2.3 - Final Text Formatting w/ Grids JPG (05/05/2023)

Figure 2.4 - Final Text Formatting w/ Grids PDF (05/05/2023)

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Task 2: Typographic Exploration & Communication

05/05/2023 - 26/05/2023 / Week 5 - Week 8

Figure 3.1 - Final Editorial Layout JPEG (27/05/2023)

Figure 3.2 - Final Editorial Layout PDF (27/05/2023)

Figure 3.3 - Final Editorial Layout w/ Grids JPG (27/05/2023)

Figure 3.4 - Final Editorial Layout w/ Grids PDF (27/05/2023)

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Task 3: Type Design & Communication

26/05/2023 -  23/06/2023 / Week 8 - Week 12

Font Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ThnC5xIiBnk-zCzl1YQF8TMbfyThOIJP/view?usp=drive_link

Figure 4.1 - Fontlab Preview (19/06/2023)

Figure 4.1 - Final "Namicore IK" Typeface JPEG (23/06/2023)

Figure 4.1 - Final Poster JPEG (23/06/2023)

Figure 4.3 - Final "Namicore IK" Typeface PDF (23/06/2023)

Figure 4.2 - Final Poster PDF (23/06/2023)

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Reflection

Experience

My experience with this module was a wild, but overall very enjoyable one. The learning curve was definitely tricky to adapt to in the beginning, especially with making sure the e-portfolio met every requirement while also having to write down notes for multiple lectures in bulk. I was definitely nervous and constantly questioning how good I was however the frequent feedback sessions really held me accountable, to not only complete my tasks on time, but to also be able to come up with my own judgement of my work (although I still had so much to learn). 

Observation

Once again I have to bring up my newfound realisation and appreciation of how much work has to go into typography. I'm also grateful at how, while it can be so detail-orientated and tricky, it still has been decently malleable enough to allow me to create the work that I have, even if there are many things that could be improved.

Findings

I've found that the skills I've acquired through Typography, can also be applied to my other modules. Not just about design principles but also about using different kinds of Adobe softwares that I thought I would continue hating for the rest of my life due to having no clue on how to use any of the tools. Additionally, I now find myself always questioning choices of various logos and store titles. As in, why did they make those specific letters italic? What meaning were they trying to convey? WERE they trying to convey something? Why did they choose to go with that colour? Why were those lines added? Why that specific font? etc. It's actually quite entertaining, especially if you've got nothing better to do than sitting and staring in a cafe.