Art 235 | Graphic Design

Project 01

Project 01

Visual Alphabet

Introduction

Design an alphabet made by photographing objects in the world around you and present it as a poster.

Objectives

Specifications

Requirements

Project Steps

You must complete all process steps in order to pass the class. The steps are designed to be completed in order.

Workbook

In previous courses, a workbook template has been provided for you. In Art 235 | Graphic Design, you need to design your own format for your workbook. The size should be 10 inches wide by 8 inches tall. This is a standard size for a Blurb book if you would like to print one at the end of the course. Its purpose is to document your design process in a complete and organized fashion.

Include the following pages in the final workbook:

Two pages in landscape format. The first page is blank. The second page shows the title of the project, followed by a block of text. The name is written small under that text block. This page contains a heading in the upper-left corner and a page number in the upper-right corner.

The Title page should include: Project Title, An Introduction of the project in your own words, and your name. Always use the right-hand page for the title page.

Two pages in landscape format. The first page shows a title followed by a block of text in the upper-left corner of the page. On the right side of the page, there are three images accompanied by captions for each image. The second page shows an image of the entire alphabet with a caption. There are headings and page numbers on both pages.

The portfolio spread shows the completed project in its best light. Show the poster with a title and a short description of the project. It should stand alone if you aren’t there to explain it.

Two pages in landscape format. The first page contains a large block of text on the left third of the page, and a small paragraph on the right third, with the middle third empty. The second page contains twenty individual images. There are headings and page numbers on both pages.

Project Step Title, Introduction, Blog Question, Blockquote, and Conclusion. | Concept development: 20 concept sketches (photography or sketches) and concept caption

Two pages in landscape format. The first page contains the letters A through E in a lower-case font. There are two small caption paragraphs under the letters. The second page shows the letters A through E in an upper-case format. There are also two small caption paragraphs below. Both pages contain a header and page number.

Proof of concept: Idea 1 | Proof of concept: Idea 2

Two pages in landscape format. The first page shows the letters A through E in an upper-case font. There is a small caption paragraph below. There is a heading on this page. The second page is blank.

Proof of concept: Idea 3

Two pages in landscape format. The first page contains four images that take up about two-thirds of the page. This page has a heading and page number. The second page contains two images that take up about a third of the page. There are two small caption paragraphs below these two images. This page shows the page number.

Poster concept sketches

Two pages in landscape format. The first page contains a large block of text on the left third of the page, and a small paragraph on the right third, with the middle third empty. The second page contains one large image. There are headings and page numbers on both pages.

Project Step Title, Introduction, Question, Blockquote, Conclusion, Finished poster, and poster caption

Two pages in landscape format. The first page contains a paragraph in the middle third of the page. There is a heading and page number on this page. The second page is blank.

Conclusion Blog post for Project 1

The project workbook should be completed and submitted as a PDF on the day the final project is due. You should keep a secure backup of your files to produce a finished comprehensive workbook.

Behance Post

Create a post on Behance. The purpose of a portfolio blog post is to present your final project in a manner that you would show it to a client/employer. Include the following:

The post should be designed and encourage a reader to engage. Include paragraph breaks, subheads, or other typographic elements to make the post visually accessible.

AV Presentation

Record your final presentation.

Craftsmanship

The highest level of craftsmanship is required in the production of the final webpage and workbook. The process step blog posts included in the workbook should be free from grammar and spelling errors.

Feedback

Providing feedback to other class members is required. A failure to provide timely and helpful comments will result in a project grade reduction.