Being creating your Layout Comp for Project 2. Based on advice and critique of concept ideas and thumbnail sketches, begin composing photographs (as tracing references) and building illustrations that construct the steps involved in your instructional diagram.
Imagery for all steps of your task should be sized and positioned in Illustrator by the start of next class, Monday, Oct 3, 4:30pm. **Midpoint group crit will take place Monday, Oct 10.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Week 6 Day 1 (Monday, Sept 26) -Homework
1. Choose 3 out of your 5 topics proposed for project 2, and create 9 different and distinct thumbnail sketches (for each topic) that will explore possible layout choices (number of steps, proposed imagery, etc). Sketches are due next class, Wednesday, Sept 28, 5:00pm.
2. You are all required to attend the Mel Chin lecture (part of the Dream Course Lecture series) next class, Wednesday Sept 28, at 4:00pm at the Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art. Attendance will be taken (not showing up will count against class participation). Please plan on heading to Design Tech class immediately after the lecture (do not stay for the panel discussion, as we have a lot to review for Project 2.)
3. Complete Drawing Exercise 2 (create illustration based off a photograph of a person). Print out photograph and line art drawing separately onto 8.5x11 paper for review during next class.
2. You are all required to attend the Mel Chin lecture (part of the Dream Course Lecture series) next class, Wednesday Sept 28, at 4:00pm at the Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art. Attendance will be taken (not showing up will count against class participation). Please plan on heading to Design Tech class immediately after the lecture (do not stay for the panel discussion, as we have a lot to review for Project 2.)
3. Complete Drawing Exercise 2 (create illustration based off a photograph of a person). Print out photograph and line art drawing separately onto 8.5x11 paper for review during next class.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Week 5 Day 2 (Wednesday, Sept 21) -Homework
1. Brainstorm at least 5 possible topics for project 2 in your sketchbook. List out steps for each possible task, who the intended audience/demographic will be. Does the task require any prior knowledge or experience? Sketches and ideas will be reviewed at beginning of next class.
2. Complete Drawing Exercise 1. Print out photograph and line art drawing separately onto 8.5x11 paper for review during next class.
2. Complete Drawing Exercise 1. Print out photograph and line art drawing separately onto 8.5x11 paper for review during next class.
Project 2: Instructional Diagram
Download Project 2 specifications
Description:
Create an instructional diagram that teaches an audience or demographic how to complete a specific task. The goal of the project is to communicate a concise and clear set of instructions, in the format of a poster, that explains the essential parts and operations of a chosen task.
Objectives:
+ To gain experience with vector based drawing tools and techniques.
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions.
Specifications:
Size: Tabloid sized (11" x 17") white paper.
Media: Photographs, photomontage used as drawing references. The assembly of your final comp must be done using Adobe Illustrator.
Text: Title must be set in Helvetica Bold 36pt or larger; all other text, if used, should be kept to a minimum (phrases + labels)and must be set in Helvetica 12pt.
Timeline + Deadlines:
Conceptual Brainstorming : Brainstorm 5 possible topics in sketchbook due Monday, Sept 26, 4:30pm.
Thumbnail Sketches : Create 9 different + distinct sketches (each) for 3 possible topics due Wednesday, Sept 28, 4:30pm.
Initial Layout Comps: Choose best topic and generate components in full sized layout (midpoint group crit Oct 10).
Project 2 Final Critique: Printed comp and all process work due Monday, October 17, 4:30pm.
Grading criteria (500 points total) // Worth 20% of course grade
Process (Brainstorming, Sketches, Layout, Refinement)—100 points
Communication—100 points
Innovation—100 points
Aesthetics—100 points
Professionalism—100 points
{via Printer & Piemaker}
{via Joel Franusic}
Description:
Create an instructional diagram that teaches an audience or demographic how to complete a specific task. The goal of the project is to communicate a concise and clear set of instructions, in the format of a poster, that explains the essential parts and operations of a chosen task.
Objectives:
+ To gain experience with vector based drawing tools and techniques.
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions.
Specifications:
Size: Tabloid sized (11" x 17") white paper.
Media: Photographs, photomontage used as drawing references. The assembly of your final comp must be done using Adobe Illustrator.
Text: Title must be set in Helvetica Bold 36pt or larger; all other text, if used, should be kept to a minimum (phrases + labels)and must be set in Helvetica 12pt.
Timeline + Deadlines:
Conceptual Brainstorming : Brainstorm 5 possible topics in sketchbook due Monday, Sept 26, 4:30pm.
Thumbnail Sketches : Create 9 different + distinct sketches (each) for 3 possible topics due Wednesday, Sept 28, 4:30pm.
Initial Layout Comps: Choose best topic and generate components in full sized layout (midpoint group crit Oct 10).
Project 2 Final Critique: Printed comp and all process work due Monday, October 17, 4:30pm.
Grading criteria (500 points total) // Worth 20% of course grade
Process (Brainstorming, Sketches, Layout, Refinement)—100 points
Communication—100 points
Innovation—100 points
Aesthetics—100 points
Professionalism—100 points
{via Printer & Piemaker}
{via Joel Franusic}
Monday, September 19, 2011
Week 5 Day 1 (Monday, Sept 19) - Homework
Bring in 10 digitized/scanned photos of objects (5 of those object must be organic forms - ie plant, leaf, fruit, vegetable, etc) to next class.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Week 4 Day 2 (Wednesday-Sept 14): Homework
Final Critique for Project 1 will take place next class, Monday, Sept 19 at 4:30pm.
What to submit:
1. Black and white printout of project on 11x17 (tabloid) plain white paper. **Write your full name on the back, in pencil. Pin to wall by Monday at 4:30pm.
2. Final PDF(X-1a format) export from Illustrator file. **Load PDF onto desktop of instructor's station by Monday at 4:30pm.
3. CD with project 1 files (organized as followed below:)
Main Project folder with naming structure: FullName_Project1_ART2643
>>"Process Docs" folder (with PDF scan of initial sketches + text content brainstorming)
>>"Design Files" folder (with Illustrator file)
>>"Final Output" folder (with midpoint crit pdf, final PDF/X-1a)
CD must be submitted by end of class session (Monday at 7:20pm). Late work will be subjected to penalties.
What to submit:
1. Black and white printout of project on 11x17 (tabloid) plain white paper. **Write your full name on the back, in pencil. Pin to wall by Monday at 4:30pm.
2. Final PDF(X-1a format) export from Illustrator file. **Load PDF onto desktop of instructor's station by Monday at 4:30pm.
3. CD with project 1 files (organized as followed below:)
Main Project folder with naming structure: FullName_Project1_ART2643
>>"Process Docs" folder (with PDF scan of initial sketches + text content brainstorming)
>>"Design Files" folder (with Illustrator file)
>>"Final Output" folder (with midpoint crit pdf, final PDF/X-1a)
CD must be submitted by end of class session (Monday at 7:20pm). Late work will be subjected to penalties.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Week 4 Day 1 (Monday, Sept 12) - Homework
Continue working on typographic layout comp for Project 1 in Illustrator. Final printed layout due next Monday, Sept 19.
Be sure to focus on the overall project objectives:
+ To create an awareness of the image of typography.
+ To explore positive and negative space relationships in a design composition.
+ To experiment with the design element value in a black-and-white composition.
Be sure to focus on the overall project objectives:
+ To create an awareness of the image of typography.
+ To explore positive and negative space relationships in a design composition.
+ To experiment with the design element value in a black-and-white composition.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Week 3 Day 2 (Wednesday, Sept 7): Homework
Continue working on typographic layout comp for Project 1 in Illustrator.
Review the principles of design presentation slides and reflect on how the use of type and letterforms is effectively illustrating and portraying your personality. Don't be afraid to think metaphorically and conceptually.
Mini group critiques will be conducted during next class. Export what you have completed in Illustrator as a PDF for presentation in pre-selected groups by start of next class (4:30pm).
Be sure to focus on the overall project objectives as well:
+ To create an awareness of the image of typography.
+ To explore positive and negative space relationships in a design composition.
+ To experiment with the design element value in a black-and-white composition.
Review the principles of design presentation slides and reflect on how the use of type and letterforms is effectively illustrating and portraying your personality. Don't be afraid to think metaphorically and conceptually.
Mini group critiques will be conducted during next class. Export what you have completed in Illustrator as a PDF for presentation in pre-selected groups by start of next class (4:30pm).
Be sure to focus on the overall project objectives as well:
+ To create an awareness of the image of typography.
+ To explore positive and negative space relationships in a design composition.
+ To experiment with the design element value in a black-and-white composition.
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