SEM 352 - Junior Seminar TOPICS:Advanced Letterform for Graphic Design and Illustration

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Maine College of Art

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Description:

This is a two-track course. Track 1 (Design): Projects introduce the student to the design of complex visual systems and include investigations into the use of letterform design as an expressive element of communication. Students create proportional and conceptual relationships in letterforms in order to create unique visual messages. Track 2 (Illustration): Introduction and improvement of lettering and calligraphy skills are offered in a studio context. Projects will give special attention to applications in illustration. Short lectures offering a look at the history of type and letterforms will be given for both tracks at regular intervals in the semester. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/ week. Prerequisite for Track 1: GD 101. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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