Apple+Tart+Assignment


 * CCT360: Apple Tart Assignment**
 * Assigned: September 27th**
 * Due: October 11th**
 * Evaluation: 15% of final mark**

photo: [|chrisfreeland2002]


 * Overview:** In last week's lecture we discussed typographer/author John Kane, who developed a classic exercise to aid in developing typesetting skills. In //A Type Primer// Kane provides a simple recipe for Apple Tart as a challenge for designers to develop their skills in working with type – we'll be working through an updated version of this assignment that lets us explore these 'first principles' through CSS. Take the completely unremarkable document below and turn it into a work of typographic art.




 * Exercise:** Develop/alter the CSS and HTML of apple-tart.html to create an immaculate document. Using HTML tags and CSS declarations, increase the readability and scannability of this recipe.


 * Design Constraints:**
 * You must use at least two fonts
 * You must use at least three header tags (h1, h2, h3, etc.) to develop a clear title hierarchy that will be used across the document
 * You may not use any images (there will be plenty of opportunity for working with media over the rest of the semester).


 * Hints:**
 * Don't edit lines 18-45 unless you want to alter the layout of your document
 * Adding CSS classes will allow you to precisely target specific elements
 * Your name and student number (at bottom of the document) are also to be considered elements that need to be styled along with the rest of the document
 * CSS properties you should consider exploring: line-height, letter-spacing, font, font-size, font-weight, font-variant, text-decoration, padding, margin, color, background colour, list-style, list-image
 * You don't need to alter the layout of the document, but you can if you like


 * Submission Guidelines:** This assignment should be submitted via email on (or before) October 11th. Email your completed apple-tart.html to greg.smith1@sheridanc.on.ca and ensure that your name and student number have been input in the specified fields at the bottom of the document.


 * Evaluation:** An evaluation rubric is available below. Marks will be awarded for documents that are both readable and scannable, demonstrate effective font selection and styling and possess a clear title hierarchy. Proportion is key here and an 'A' assignment will feature careful font selection and a page that reads as if every block of text on the page is precisely calibrated in relation to its neighbouring elements. Assignments not received on October 11th will be considered late and subject to the late penalties described on the course outline.