BA (Hons.) GRAPHIC DESIGN Module Code
OUGD30
Module Title
LEVEL
06
Semester Doc. Code
OUGD30
Brief/Session/Document Title Pentagram Typocircle Brief Design a set of (at least 3) publications to showcase and promote the Typocircle speakers at events. The aim isn’t to be a promotional magazine, more a supplement to the main magazine.
Background / Considerations Format of publication, content. Don’t imitate the style of the subject, but showcase it. The style and content & design of the existing magazine. The Typographic Circle has existed since the 1970s when it was a started as the Type Directors Club of London. Its aim is to promote all aspects of typographic excellence & experimentation without prejudice. The Circle is also a social organisation, which is a very important aspect to its success. There are no criteria for being able to become a member, only an interest in typography. The Circle has achieved much of this success by hosting regular talks featuring a huge cross-section of practitioners from the world of typography, design & advertising. In addition a magazine has been published once a year to help promote see events, called ‘Circular’. Mandatory Requirements Printed deliverables, Consider stocks, formats. Choose 3 designers, writers or typographers who have given talks for the Circle and produce a Cover & at least 4 spreads on each individual. You will need to include the Circle’s logo on the cover.
Deliverables Printed magazines, 3 different editions. Blog, development, research & reasoning. On going evaluation.
Studio Deadline
Module Deadline 30th May 2012