MAS962 Special Topics in Media Technology:
Computers and Graphics Workshop

Schedule: Monday or Wednesday (depending upon the week)
Time/Place: 10AM-1PM, E15-335
Units: 12 Grad H-Level
Instructor: Prof. John Maeda

O V E R V I E W

In this new course offering, MAS962 Computers and Graphics Workshop, we visit some vintage information design themes first initiated 15 years ago by Prof. Muriel Cooper in the Visible Language Workshop. By carefully considering what was possible in the early generation of computer graphics technology used at the Media Lab in the 80's, we attempt to take grand steps forward by creating new visible content that embodies the technologies available in this 21st century.

R E A D I N G S

Agoston, G.A. Color Theory and Its Applications in Art and Design
Itten, J. The Art of Color
Marcus, A. Graphic Design for Electronic Documents and User Interface
Tufte, E.R. Color and Information
Silverstein, L. Newspaper Design For the Time
Arnold, E.C. Functional Newspaper Design
Facetti, G. Massin
Gerstner, K. Integral Typography
Bonsieppe, G. A Method of Qualifying Order in Typographic Design

F E E S

Proof of payment for a $40 lab fee will be required by September 10 for supplies and materials that will be made available during the class.

T I M E L I N E

Project 1 - Animal
September 3
[8], 10

Project 2 - Page
September 15, [17]
[22], 24

Project 3 - Color
September [29], [October 1]
6, [8]

Project 4 - Typeface
October (13), 15
20, 22

Project 5 - Weather
October 27, 29
November 3, 5

Project 6 - Portfolio
November (10), 12
17, 19

Reviews
24, 26
December 1, 3

Exhibition
8, 10

G R A D I N G

20% Exhibition + 20% Porfolio + 40% Projects + 20% Class Participation

P O L I C I E S

• Listener status in this course will not be offered due to the hands-on nature of the coursework.
• Undergraduates may take this class with the permission of the instructor