To see the word contrast in hundreds of possible fonts, try this:

• Go to fonts.com.
• Locate a font you want and go to its detail page.
• Click on the Try Font tab.
• Type the word contrast into the text box and press Enter.
• You can change the font size and foreground and background colors as well.
• Do NOT trace up against the monitor screen. Copy the letterforms free-hand to the best of your ability.

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Project #06

Contrast Poster
Due: September 5

Summary

Using our art supplies, make a poster that illustrates contrast. Non-digital.

Guidelines

• Use white 9" x 12" paper as the foundation for your design.
• Design it in landscape format: with the 12" edge going left-to-right and the 9" edge going top-to-bottom.
• You can use any of the available materials to complete your ad: markers, colored pencils, crayons, rulers, compasses, colored paper, scissors, glue. Do not cut pictures from magazines.
• Start your design in pencil so you can make adjustments before you finalize your design.
• Design your poster with the following elements:
  • The word "contrast" should appear three times in three very different styles of lettering.
  • Each time, the letters in the word "contrast" should be at least two inches high.
  • Restrict your color selection to three very different (contrasting) colors plus the white of the paper. Using only three colors will unify your poster.
  • Put a contrasting background rectangle behind the word "contrast" at least once.
  • Thick "bubble" letterforms will work best for this. Do your best to create outlines for the letters and fill them in, rather than writing the word "contrast" with simple handwriting.

• Make it neatly. Use a ruler. Take your time.

 

Here is an example with red, black and yellow, along with the white of the page:

 

The best six to nine posters will be displayed on the wall throughout the year.

 

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