DESKSTOP PUBLISHING ASSIGNMENT

Select a typeface designer and research their life and produce editorial material (around 500 words are required).

The editorial material should contain a brief history of the designer, typefaces and references to the printing technology of the time. Books and the internet may be used, but the final editorial material must be your own.

Using the editorial and any illustrative material including typeface samples, produce a design layout for a full page magazine feature. Produce the page using desktop publishing software.

PRESENTATION
For assessment you must produce:

(a) Editorial word process (around 500 words)

(b) Six thumbnail rough visuals to show ideas

(c) Laser proof of page

TECHNICAL DATA
Page size: A4 (210 x 297mm)
Type area: 257 x 170mm
Colours: Black and another colour
Grid: To suit, must fit inside type area

OBJECTIVES
Use module notes for guidance with layout and grid

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Communication skills with editorial
Creative ability
Visualisation skills and effort
Technical skills using DTP software

DTP TYPE DESIGNERS
Below is a list of type designers which may be used for the assignment, research for information using books from the library or the internet: