Assignment:
Choose one of the topics listed below and then choose one of the formats in which to present your information. The goal of assignment is to present important information surrounding a single topic that goes above and beyond what was discussed in class and in your textbook. The expectation is that you use at least five reputable (scholarly and/or non-scholarly) research sources and use correct APA reference formatting. Keep in mind that this project can be used in your portfolio, so taking the time and effort to execute this project successfully can pay off in more than just this course.
TOPICS (choose one):
1. The evolution of printing
2. Biography of a famous individual in the printing or graphic communications field
3. Typography trends from a specific era
4. Page layout best practices, including industry software
5. Principles of typography, including key terminology useful to your program major/industry
6. Designing with accessibility in mind
7. The art of paper, including unique examples of how the substrate is used to captivate viewers
8. Environmental challenges and company initiatives in the printing industry
9. A topic of your choice