AbstractsPhilosophy & Theology

Expressive Typography in Digitally Lettered Comics

by Kristina JoAnne McGuire




Institution: Savannah College of Art and Design
Department:
Year: 2016
Keywords: Thesis (M.F.A.)  – Sequential Art; Savannah College of Art and Design  – Department of Sequential Art
Posted: 02/05/2017
Record ID: 2094209
Full text PDF: http://ecollections.scad.edu/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1003483


Abstract

'This thesis discusses the use of expressive digital lettering in comics. This thesis discusses principles behind successful lettering, using both examples from comics and typography guidelines from graphic design. These principles are then put into practical application, examining how they apply to modern letterers.' Works cited: page 47. Keywords: lettering, typography, font, comics, expressive, design Advisors/Committee Members: CHAIR: Duncan, David Allan, Seaton, Kristen (Kit), Bopp, Jay.