Project 2: Instructional Diagram

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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}