Language as Code
PROJECT PROMPT
As much letterpress inherently utilizes typography—think of ways that you can play with or distort meanings, juxtapositions, translations, fragments, signs, punctuation, or interpretations. Language can be in the forefront or take the back seat with this project, but use it as a springboard for inspiration.
GUIDELINES
1. Start conceptually, brainstorming ideas about how you may interpret the ideas of ‘code’ using typography.
2. Narrow it down to one or two ideas and develop a sketch and/or mock-up.
3. Take comments into consideration, making final adjustments
4. Be resourceful with time and planning, coming in outside of class if necessary to pace yourself with completing it.
GRADING
40 points total
10 Conceptual development
10 Composition & design
10 Craftsmenship: Typesetting
10 Craftsmenship: Printing
DATES
Introduce project: March 12th
Discuss ideas: March 14th
In-progress Critique: March 21st
Critique: April 9th
As much letterpress inherently utilizes typography—think of ways that you can play with or distort meanings, juxtapositions, translations, fragments, signs, punctuation, or interpretations. Language can be in the forefront or take the back seat with this project, but use it as a springboard for inspiration.
GUIDELINES
1. Start conceptually, brainstorming ideas about how you may interpret the ideas of ‘code’ using typography.
2. Narrow it down to one or two ideas and develop a sketch and/or mock-up.
3. Take comments into consideration, making final adjustments
4. Be resourceful with time and planning, coming in outside of class if necessary to pace yourself with completing it.
GRADING
40 points total
10 Conceptual development
10 Composition & design
10 Craftsmenship: Typesetting
10 Craftsmenship: Printing
DATES
Introduce project: March 12th
Discuss ideas: March 14th
In-progress Critique: March 21st
Critique: April 9th
LANGUAGE AS CODE ARTISTS
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