9.19.2009

Temple U. Japan: Typography 101

It's that time again: I'll be teaching Typography 101 at Temple University Japan in the upcoming semester.

About the course:
An in-depth look at typography (designing with fonts) for both beginners and experienced practitioners. This class is a working examination of Western typography including lectures on type history, type classification, and contemporary practice. Practical exercises, as well as in-class critiques will help broaden students' understanding of typography practically and critically.
The class will conduct projects to explore typographic styles, learn correct typesetting practices, and increase design acumen. It will host guest lectures by some of Japan's top graphic designers.

9.14.2009

New Oregon Performance Night



NORA ROBERTSON WITH ADRIENNE FLAGG, LINDA AUSTIN, AND BETH HARPER

WED, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 7-8:30 PM, DOORS OPEN 6:00 PM, $5 ADMISSION

The New Oregon Interview Series brings three prominent Portland performance figures together for an evening of intimate conversation. IFCC creative director and actor/director Adrienne Flagg, Performance Works Northwest founder/director and dancer Linda Austin, and Portland Actors Conservatory founder/artistic director and actor Beth Harper sit down to discuss their work and how our performance culture is evolving.