Art235 Project 05 | Pet Project

Project 05

Pet Project

Introduction

Use a basic object as a symbol to share an idea. Over the semester, you will complete several photo shoots of the same object. This object will eventually need to be used as a symbol in conjunction with an article or essay. The images and article will be put together in a 16-page booklet.

Objective

Learn to create and use interesting symbolic images to illustrate an article or essay.

Specifications

8 x 8 inches
Full color
12 photographs, minimum
Photo shoot documentation
Workbook
Behance post
AV presentation

Requirements

Project Steps

All project steps are required to be completed in order to pass the class. The steps are designed to be completed in order.

Step 01: Photo shoots: 7 throughout the semester
Step 02: First Draft
Step 03: Second Draft
Step 04: Documentation and Final Submission

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 contains a heading in the upper left corner and a page number in the upper right corner. There is a title followed by four lines of text. Below that, there's the author's name.

Project introduction

Two pages in landscape format. On the first page, there is a small paragraph in the upper left corner. Below that paragraph, there is a small image of a close-up of the object with a small caption underneath. On the right half of the page, there is a large image of the object with a small caption on the image. On the second page there are four images of the object with a couple captions.

Portfolio Spread | This shows the completed project in its best light. Show the Pet Project with a title and a short description. It should stand alone if you aren’t there to explain it. (Placing a portfolio page at the beginning of the book helps a viewer understand where the project is going and puts the process in context.)

Project 5 Step 1

Two pages in landscape format. The first page has a small paragraph in the upper left corner. There are ten images on the page with one small caption underneath. On the second page, there is also a small paragraph, ten images, and a caption.

Photo shoots: 7 pages, one per shoot.

Project 5 Step 2

Two pages in landscape format. On the first page, there is a small sentence in the upper left corner. On the rest of the page, there are two columns of text. On the second page, there are three columns of text.

Article

Two pages in landscape format. On the first page, there is a block of text on the left third of the page. The remaining two-thirds are blank. On the second page, there are 16 mini pages: two individuals pages at the end, and seven pairs of pages in the middle, each page having a page number written underneath.

First draft (quarter-size) | A complete draft

blog post

Use the images and content you created for this step to write and design a blog post.

Project 5 Step 3

Two pages in landscape format. The first page contains a paragraph in the upper left corner. The second page contains an image of a single, square page.

Second draft (half-size) | cover

Two pages in landscape format. Both pages contain an image of two square pages side-by-side.

Second draft (half-size) | Inside front cover & page 1 | Pages 2-3

Second draft (half-size) | pages 4-5 | Pages 6-7

Second draft (half-size) | pages 8-9 | Pages 10-11

Two pages in landscape format. The first pages contains an image of two square pages side-by-side. The second page contains an image of a single, square page.

Second draft (half-size) | pages 13-14 | Inside back cover-back cover

blog post

Use the images and content you created for this step to write and design a blog post.

Project 5 Step 4

Final draft (half-size) | cover

Final draft (half-size) | Inside front cover & page 1 | Pages 2-3

Final draft (half-size) | pages 4-5 | Pages 6-7

Final draft (half-size) | pages 8-9 | Pages 10-11

Final draft (half-size) | pages 13-14 | Inside back cover-back cover

blog post

Use the images and content you created for this step to write and design a blog post.

Two pages in landscape format. On the first page, there is a heading in the upper left corner and a page number in the upper right corner. In the middle of the page, there is a block of text. The second page is blank.

Conclusion | An overall concluding statement that sells your final and sums up the overall experience.

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:

a 200-word presentation about the project, with a beginning, middle, and end
a quality image

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.

Presentation tips
Prepare presentation in PowerPoint or Keynote (keep it simple)
Prepare a script
Record a final presentation and submit in iLearn
1–2 minutes

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.