What was the main impetus for the development of writing in ancient Mesopotamia?
Describe the story of the development of parchment?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using parchment as a writing substrate? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using papyrus as a writing substrate?
What roll did monasteries play in the history of graphic design, during medieval times?
What was the importance of Johannes Gutenberg to the history of graphic design?
Journal Tasks:
Clip the cover of your favorite magazine and describe how the title fonts reveal the character of the publication itself.
Clip an ad from a magazine and analyze the design of its layout in reference to the target audience.
Pick any printed material and analyze the roll type plays in communicating an idea.