Schedule
This schedule maps out what we are covering in class each week and what work we are starting that day. It is very subject to change as we go along in class.
If you want to know what is due for next class, check here.
August 26 — Week 1
In our first week we will go over the framework for the class, meet each other, and make a quick, small poster.
Lessons
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Grids
Starting
- E1: About Me
- P1: Using Only Type
Reading
- R1: Selections from Critique by Ian Lynam
Digital References
- Poster House: What is a Poster?
- Adobe Illustrator: Rulers, Grids, and Guides
September 2 — Week 2
This week we will focus on how type can be used as a formal element and not just to be read. We will also have our first craft demo on cutting.
Lessons
- 2.1: Type as Image
Demos
- D1: Craft—Cutting
Critiques
- Small Group
Starting
- E2: Type Effects
Digital References
- Youtube: InDesign How-To: Create Crop Marks on Page Elements
- Youtube: How to cut (X-acto) like an architect
September 9 — Week 3
The ability to print correctly the first time takes some practice. This week we will cover file setup and printing to make sure money isn’t wasted on bad prints. We will also have our second craft demo on tiling.
Lessons
- 3.1: File Setup and Printing
Demos
- D2: Craft—Tiling
Critiques
- Individual
Starting
- E3: 6 Word Memoir
Digital References
- Adobe InDesign: Printer’s Marks and Bleeds
- Adobe InDesign: Print Thumbnails and Oversized Documents
September 16 — Week 4
A quick journey through history about posters and how they were printed.
Class
- 4.1: Ways of Printing
Critiques
- Pair
Starting
Digital References
- International Poster Gallery: A Brief History of the Poster
September 23 — Week 5
After working with type AS image we will now move into type AND image.
Critiques
- Half Class
Starting
Reading
September 30 — Week 6
Small group brainstorming to generate content ideas for P2.
Class
- 5.1: Type and Image – Miro Board
Critiques
- Small Group
October 7 — Week 7
A look at how posters and protest have coexisted. Also a workshop about creating paper stencils.
Class Lessons
- 6.1: The Art of Protest – Miro Board
Demo
- D3: Craft—Paper Stencils
Critiques
- Individual
Starting
- E6: Protest Posters
Digital References
- Poster House: A History of American Protest
- Poster House: Hot Poster Tips
- Speedball: Cut Paper Stencil Method
October 14 — Week 8
A screen printing workshop to create protest posters.
Demo
- D4: Craft—Screen Printing
Critiques
- Pairs
Reading
- R3: Skipping
- R4: Matta-Clark Complex by James Goggin
October 21 — Week 9
Beginning the final poster this week.
Critiques
- Undecided
Starting
October 28 — Week 10
I will not be here this week but you all are fully capable of handling this week on your own.
Critiques
- Virtual small group
November 4 — Week 11
Working in class and critiques.
Critiques
- Half Class
November 11 — Week 12
Working in class and critiques.
Critiques
- Individual
November 18 — Week 13
Individual meetings this week to look at your projects.
Critiques
- Individual
November 25 — Week 14
No Class: Thanksgiving Break
December 1 — Week 15
Hang all posters somewhere?
December 9 — Week 16
Final Critiques