Before the
lesson, we were given questions to answer for the rest of the class:
What are Grids, Columns, Gutters and
Margins?
Grid: In terms of typography, a grid is a 2D structure made up of
horizontal and vertical guides (they can also be diagonal). The grids use for a
designer is to organise both body text and headers in a way they would like the
information to be interpreted. In general, this is systematic and rational.
However, some grids are used to create layout for aesthetic over function.
Column: These run vertically down the side, and can serve as the
vertical axis to a grid. Similarly to grids, they are used as guides to line up
type and image.
Gutter: The inside margin, normally left blank, between two facing
pages of a spread. They are left clear to accommodated binding.
Margin: An area of the page, usually on the left, left free to accommodate
features such as numbers. Anything in the margin is left minimal, and used
strictly for function.
What are rulers, boxes, folio numbers
and drop caps?
Folio Number: Another term for a page number.
Drop Caps: When the first letter of a sentence in
boy text is enlarged. This is often seen in medieval transcripts
Rulers: A way of measuring a page to precise sizing.
Boxes: An area of space in which text or image can fill.
What is DPS and what does it do?
This stands for
double page spread, and can be used for both function and aesthetic. DPS are
often used to add variety to a publication. It can also be used to direct the
readers attention.
What is Golden Section?
The golden
ratio is also called the golden section (Latin: sectio
aurea) or golden mean. Other names include extreme and mean
ratio, medial section, divine proportion, divine
section, golden proportion, golden cut, golden number, and mean
of Phidias.
In mathematics and
the arts, two quantities are in the golden ratio if the ratio of
the sum of the quantities to the larger quantity is equal tothe ratio of
the larger quantity to the smaller one. The figure on the right illustrates the
geometric relationship. Expressed algebraically:
The Greek
letter 'phi' represents the golden ratio. Its value is:
