GD1: Graphic Alphabet

Logistics:
Each person will randomly select 2 letters. (The class will collectively complete the alphabet + numbers, as needed.)
You may trade letters, but let the class know so we don't have gaps.

You'll need:  For each letter (remember, you have 2!)

• To use Photoshop. 
•  1 composition in black and white. No shades of gray or color!  No filters.
• 1 composition done entirely in color, including the background. No white or black!   No filters.
• Use only text. No added symbols or images of any kind!
• Don't use the letters to draw recognizable forms - hearts, smiley-faces, etc.  (You want to build off of the beauty/design of the letters themselves.)
• Document size = 8" square.
• Post final letter compositions.

Suggestions:

• Do the black and white compositions first.
• "Pull-out" your corners to see the entire page.
• Create each addition as a separate layer for more flexibility.
• Overlap, layer, go off the page.
• Try hovering between recognizable and abstraction.
• Don't settle for your first solution.
• Save your work often.
• Vary size, font, style.
• Consider the negative space.

Contemporary Connection:
Pretty much any typography is related... I happen to really like the work of Craig Ward (especially the good/bad typography poster).  See some of his work here:  http://www.debutart.com/artist/craig-ward  Know of any other great examples of typography?  Describe in the comments and try to include a link!