Class materials:
To obtain a class syllabus, overview of the semester and any assignment, download the pdf files as needed:
• Syllabus (pdf only)
• Semester Overview
• Out of Class Readings (pdf only)
• Mid-term Quark Book (pdf only)
• Project #1 - Found Type (pdf only)
• Project #2 - Anatomy of Type (pdf only)
• Project #1 - Anatomy of Type (additional definitions)

Texts & Magazines:
Required books are in the bookstore:
• Typographic Design:Form & Communication, 3rd Ed - Carter, Day & Meggs
• Visual Quickstart for Quark 4, Elaine Weinmann
Readings placed on Reserve in the Library, as assigned - will be 4 reading assignments.
• Letter Arts Review - Quarterly Magazine.
• Hot Designers Make Cool Type.
• Various Design Magazines.
Suggested Texts and Magazines:
• Font/Function & U/lc (can be found in the library)
• Any and all books that can help you with using the Macintosh computer, especially software programs utilized in this class.
• Any and all books that provide info on typography, both current usage as well as past.
• Stop Stealing Sheep & find out how type works, Erik Spiekerman & E.M. Ginger.
This is an Excellent text on type - current usage and tons of general information.

Information Specific to Typography:
Until notified otherwise: All projects done in this class are to use only the fonts font list below. All work must be labeled on the back not just with your name, date and project but also listing all fonts and styles used. This information will all be made into a project label in class.
The standard measurement for type is Points & Picas. If you do not own a ruler that provides you with this measurement, you need to get one. Unless otherwise stated all projects in this class need to be done in Points & Picas for the type and inches for the page layout

Outside Class Trips/Events:
1. You are required to attend one (1) Gateway trip to Washington D.C. or go on your own. While there you are to review creative usage of type. You may either:
•  A. Visit a gallery/museum and describe (1 page) how type was utilized in the work viewed. You must bring back with you proof of your bring there. ~or~
•  B. Look for creative use of type in the environment (billboards, signage, graffiti, etc.) Photograph your examples and turn in with written comments.
Gateway Trips for this semester: January 27, February 17, March 3 & March 31 - Washington D.C.
••  Paper & photos or collected info Due with your Mid-term Quark Book.

2. Attend or enter a show that type is the main focus. If you enter a type solution you need to provide proof of entry. Entering the Student Show here is acceptable as well as showing work at any of the local merchants, i.e. Lost Dog, Tony’s Pizza. If you attend a show - you must supply proof of visit. If the show you visited has more than type solutions for art, state specifically what works were type. This visit can be at a gallery/museum anywhere EXCEPT Washington or Baltimore.
••  Proof of entry due: Monday, April 23. Before class, outside my office door.

3. Students must attend a minimum of two (2) Art Department events and provide proof of their attendance. If a conflict with an other class or a job inhibits the student from attending the actual event - then the student will need to visit to show in the gallery and write a one (1) page critique of the show/work.
Students that attend AIGA events will have that counted for this assignments, however they will need to turn in materials that show proof of attendance at an event.

Semester Overview & Important Dates: Week of (or specific dates)
July - September 6: Art from Spain trip 2002, students and faculty
08/19-20 1st Class/Overview of expectations/Syllabus/Attendance
Assignment 1: Found Type Collage, Due at 10:10 Monday August 26. Do not be late!!!
See sheet for details
08/26 Found Type Assignment Due at 10:10. Crit. Overview of Mid-Term Assignment. Begin looking at QuarkXPress.
09/02 Labor Day: No School
09/03 & 04 Quark homework assignments due at the beginning of class.
September 9 - October 4: Art Faculty Exhibit, Reception Monday, September 9, 6-8 pm
09/09 Reading Assignment #1 Due: before class, outside my office door.
September 26: Matthew Carter, Johanna Drucker & Steve Heller at UMBC/AIGA
October 3: Wolfgang Weingart at UMBC/AIGA
10/07-10 Mid-Term Week: Project due: Tuesday, October 8 no later than 4:00 pm
October 8 - 18: Panoramic Landscape Photography, reception Tuesday, October 8, 6-9 pm
October 9: Robbie Conal at York College in York Pennsylvania/AIGA
Tuesday, October 15 - Student Proposals Due see info posted in department
10/14 Reading Assignment #2 Due: before class, outside my office door.
10/16 Proof of entry into Type Show, due in box outside my office.
October 16: Baltimore AIGA’s Pulp, Ink & Hops 2002/AIGA
October 21 - November 21: Student Competitive Exhibitions reception dates & times TBA
October 24 and/or 25 - Department trip to New York City see info posted in department
10/30 — 11/06 Academic Advisement: Sign up sheet outside my office door. Be sure to read over all the instructions and come prepared as instructed.
11/04 Reading Assignment #3 Due: before class, outside my office door.
Week of 11-24 Thanksgiving Recess: No School
12/02 Reading Assignment #4 Due: before class, outside my office door.
December 2 - 14: Advance Studio Exhibition, reception Monday, December 3, 6-?? pm
12/06 Last Class, Proof of Attendance to 2 Art Department Events turned in, before class - outside my office.
12/09-13 Finals Week: Wednesday, December 11 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm