Shaped Type

What are we doing?

• Creating an image made of shaped type, must be at least 30 words.
  • Can add up to 4 simple lines/shapes. These should NOT be the focus of the piece
  • Must use at least 10 layers in Illustrator
  • can use: type on a path, type in a shape, rotation/alteration, envelope shaped

• For the text, you can use:
• lyrics from a song you like
• poem by an established author from this site (adds 2 points)
• poem, journal entry, short story, or lyrics by YOU (adds 4 points)

 

• Shaped type must convey meaning to match the words
  • Literal or abstracted interpretation

CHECKLIST: What should I turn in /participate in? What will be graded?

• Project file saved in "turn in" folder on the server
• 4 sketches in sketchbook for this project
• Class Critique/Reflection
• Classroom citizenship (attitude, effort, clean-up)
  
  
  

What should I make sure to do? What should I think about?

• Make sure that your type has MOVEMENT. It should lead your eye around the page.
• Think about your WHITE SPACE...it is just as important as the type. Do not let it be leftover space. Have a plan of how you can activate it.
• Go beyond the obvious literal meaning of the words. Please no love songs shaped like a heart. Think about the way the words make you feel, or the rhythm of the words.
• Think about what is unique about your design

What should I do if I need help?

Ask Ms. Epp. That is what she is there for!