Letterforms - Exercise 3
Learning Objectives
To learn basic anatomy of type and to learn the subtleties of their forms through tracing
Part 1: the quiz
Use your existing knowledge of typefaces to identify these classic typefaces. What do they have in common? What makes them distinct?
Part 2: explore the letterforms
- Pick your own initials (upper case) from any of the typefaces below and redraw them at least 6″ high. Draw them as often as it takes for you to feel the typeface, its nuances and unique characteristics. You may use a single typeface or more
- Draw and then overlay matching lowercase letters from two typefaces and compare the similarities and differences. Use tracing paper; methods of comparison are shown below.
Deliverables
quiz - 10pts
letterform accuracy - 10pts
participation - 5pts
Typeface Specimens
Letterform Comparison
