Objectives & Standards:
The objective for this unit is for students to recognize various types of fonts, categorize them into font families, then use that knowledge to be able to design their own unique font using one of the online font creator resources provided.
This unit meets the following
Visual Arts Competencies:
1. Students will understand that the creation of original work and exhibition of new or existing work is essential in the visual arts.
2. Students will understand that works of visual arts are alternative forms of communication that can generate a variety of responses.
3. Students will understand that the visual arts can be analyzed and evaluated from a variety of perspectives including structural, historical, and cultural.
4. Students will understand that the essential connections and collaborations among exhibited visual arts and other disciplines will impact everyday life.
2. Students will understand that works of visual arts are alternative forms of communication that can generate a variety of responses.
3. Students will understand that the visual arts can be analyzed and evaluated from a variety of perspectives including structural, historical, and cultural.
4. Students will understand that the essential connections and collaborations among exhibited visual arts and other disciplines will impact everyday life.
Content Area & Grade Level:
This webquest was developed for Advanced Graphic Design Students (grades 11 & 12).
Materials:
Computers with High-Speed Internet Access.
Resources & References:
Evaluation:
The rubric was designed to ensure students would meet all required objectives and in doing so, create a cohesive font where each letterform reflects their own unique design point of view.