NEW STUDENTS !

Add your FOUND typography photo !

Welcome to the blog - on here you will find all sorts of resources and information for the A'level in Graphic Design .


At enrolment you should have been directed to an assignment to carry out before lessons begin in Sept - if you didn't receive it , it's here:


http://www.asfc.ac.uk/files/Initial_Assignments_2017/Graphic_Design_Initial_Assignment.pdf




Remember that this is not a test - it's a way for you to explore the subject a little before we start & to get your brains working again after summer !


If you have any problems. please email me on Helen.Stubbs@asfc.ac.uk


See you in September , Helen

Create your own typeface !

A quick & creative way to create your own design of font - from digital or hand rendered method - register free at the website below & download the template - digitally or print a hard copy.

Add your own character in your font to each box & upload - then "build" your font & upload for use on photoshop, Word etc.


https://www.calligraphr.com/

How typography failed at the Oscars ..

Why typography matters !

This great article explains why typography matters & how it failed at the Oscars ...

Travelling ? Try a journal ...

Travelling abroad or having a staycation ? Rather than adding yet another to your fridge magnet collection, why not try a travel journal -the link attached explains how.

http://www.printmag.com/illustration/travel-sketchbook/

A taste of things to come ...

Visitors to the Graphics department had a taste of the type of work they will be trying in September by taking part in a workshop based around abstract typography. Using photoshop skills, Year 10 & Year 11 students took a basic font style & manipulated it with colour, reflection tools & invert tools to create a pattern / branding for "Size?" shoe retailer. They then applied the design to shoe boxes with some great results. Well done all - here are a few examples produced on the day.