How to Write a Book in 15 Weeks

Thesis II: Crafting the Thesis Narrative

There are many ways to tell a story, many strategies for finding focus and drawing meaning from one's work. The goal of this course will be to guide students in determining how to tell the story of their thesis work: what texts, artifacts, images, and other materials can best convey their growth and discoveries. Students will strive to find a cohesive union of what to say and how to say it. The course represents the culmination of the program and will communicate the knowledge, strategies, and practices students have engaged with during the program. The ultimate product of this course is a published book that defines the student's thesis area and presents their research, thinking, and project work.

RESOURCES

InDesign

List of InDesign tutorials here

Books on Book Design

Book Typography, Mitchell & Wightman (the best)

Advanced Typography, Richard Hunt

Designing the Editorial Experience, Apfelbaum & Cezzar

Type

Type lists (start here)

A Byte Sized History of Computer Typography (video lecture)

Typographica Library

It's Nice That Global Type Foundry List (PDF)

Fonts In Use

What the Font type identifier

Font-identifying browser plugins like WhatFont (Safari) are a great way to learn about type as you browse the web

Fresh Fonts newsletter let the fonts come to you

Design

Book Cover Archive

Color Schemes for Infographics

READINGS

We Made This archives list

J Fuller graphic design reading

RESPITE

Just some moments of goodness for when you get too stressed out.

Immaculate Heart College Art Department Rules by Sister Corita Kent

Secretariat, 1973 Belmont Stakes Yes it's just a horse race, but you might end up weeping

The Miracle Sudoku “You’re about to spend the next 25 minutes watching a guy solve a Sudoku. Not only that, but it’s going to be the highlight of your day.”

Nandi Bushell vs Dave Grohl A reminder that no matter how awesome you are, you can can always share it

“Get used to the bear behind you” : 24 Pieces of Life Advice from Werner Herzog