11.1

Due Today:

  • SUBMIT final P3 Poster and Process Folder
  • Project 4: Phase I (mind map & warmup icon exercise)

For Today:

  • P3 Final Presentations
  • Check process work
  • Studio time for P4 thumbnails and roughs

Project 3 Timeline:

11.01 – SUBMIT P3 + final presentations – deadline extended for printing—we will now print in 118 lab, but I will leave the extended deadline

Project 4 Timeline:

  • 10.30 – Begin P4; Lecture: Semiotics
  • 11.01 – SUBMIT P3 + final presentations – deadline extended for printing—we will now print in 118 lab, but I will leave the extended deadline; P4 Due: Icon Exercise and Mindmap
  • 11.06 – P4: Critique of Thumbnails and 6 roughs systems
  • 11.08 – P4: First Finish Critique
  • 11.13 – P4: Revision Critique
  • 11.15 – SUBMIT P4 (final presentation); Intro to Project 5: Infographic Poster 

 

10.30

For Today:

  • Begin Project 4: Icon System
  • Lecture: Visual Coding
  • Small Groups for P3 Progress
  • Studio for P4 process work and P3 final revisions
Codes_Icons

 

Due Next Class:

  • Submit Final Project 3:
    • Process Folder: In thin pocket folder include (in this order): filled out P3 self evaluation, P3 project sheet, 3 typed designer vignettes, image collections and descriptions, additional initial research, 50 thumbnails, 10 roughs, initial comps (fit to scale), final critique poster at 8.5″ x 11″ (fit to scale) on ricoh. Three-hole punch everything that is process related (or use plastic sleeves).
    • Print: one final poster in 118 at 13″ x 19″ full scale borderless print OR at Piper Press. If you use the Ricoh, you will need to trim sides with x-acto before submission.
  • Project 2 Final Presentations (1–2 minutes)
  • Project 4: Phase I (mind map & warmup icon exercise)

Project 3 Timeline:

10.30 – Begin P4; Lecture: Semiotics
11.01 – SUBMIT P3 + final presentations – deadline extended for printing—we will now print in 118 lab, but I will leave the extended deadline

Project 4 Timeline:

  • 10.30 – Begin P4; Lecture: Semiotics
  • 11.01 – SUBMIT P3 + final presentations – deadline extended for printing—we will now print in 118 lab, but I will leave the extended deadline; P4 Due: Icon Exercise and Mindmap
  • 11.06 – P4: Critique of Thumbnails and 6 roughs systems
  • 11.08 – P4: First Finish Critique
  • 11.13 – P4: Revision Critique
  • 11.15 – SUBMIT P4 (final presentation); Intro to Project 5: Infographic Poster 

 

10.25

Due Today: Revised poster designs for final critique (tile print 13″ x 19″ OR 18″ x 24″ color) for full class critique.

For Today: 

  • Full Class Critique

For Next Class (Tuesday):

  • Begin reading Ch. 10 on Visual Coding: Loading Form with Meaning

Due Next Thursday: 

  • Submit Final Project 3:
    • Process Folder: In thin pocket folder include (in this order): filled out P3 self evaluation, P3 project sheet, 3 typed designer vignettes, image collections and descriptions, additional initial research, 50 thumbnails, 10 roughs, initial comps (fit to scale), final critique poster at 8.5″ x 11″ (fit to scale) on ricoh. Three-hole punch everything that is process related (or use plastic sleeves).
    • Print: one final poster in 118 at 13″ x 19″ full scale borderless print OR at Piper Press.
  • Project 2 Final Presentations (1–2 minutes)
  • Project 4: Phase I (mind map & warmup icon exercise)

Project 3 Timeline:

10.25 – P3: Phase V (final poster design) for final critique
10.30 – Begin P4
11.01 – SUBMIT P3 + final presentations – deadline extended for printing—we will now print in 118 lab, but I will leave the extended deadline

10.23

Due Today 
  • P3: Phase IV (2 comps) for first finish critique: Translate your best two designs digitally (one for each designer) in Illustrator or Photoshop. Creating your design by hand and scanning is permitted. “Print to scale” both designs on 11×14 for critique on Tuesday.
    Note: I recommend printing 11×17 and trimming to 11×14 to keep 3:4 aspect ratio.
  • Ch. 4 reading complete.

For Today: 

  • Tile Printing
  • First finish critique

Today’s Resources:

The video below shows how the pages fit together. For our class, please use an x-acto knife and rule to cut. Use any adhesive of your choice (glue stick, double-sided tape, Elmer’s glue using q-tip or finger, tape, glue dots, etc).

Due Next Class: 
  • P3: Phase V (final poster design) for final critique: tile print 13″ x 19″ (scale changed on 10.23)  — After the first finish critique, make revisions to one final poster design. Refine the typography, then print for final critique. Make final changes to your poster and have someone proof it for errors. Print using laser in 118 (paper in brown closet).

Project 3 Timeline:

10.23 – P3: Phase IV (2 comps) for first finish critique
10.25 – P3: Phase V (final poster design) for final critique
10.30 – Begin P4
11.01 – SUBMIT P3 (final presentation) – deadline extended for printing—we will now print in lab, but I will leave the extended deadline

10.18

Due Today: P3: Phase III (10 roughs) for small group critique. Select your best concepts and rework them into 10 roughs (5 for each designers). Star one favorite for each designer. Present as 1/2 size sketches to include increased representation of conceptual relationships, values, shapes and elements. 

For Today: 

  • Small group critiques
  • Studio for 2 digital comps. Remember to include the following information on the poster: The Title: designer’s name, Text: Artist Talk: specific movement from design history, (If more text is needed use your list of 10 elements or write necessary body copy – optional), Location: Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, Date: November 20th, 2017, Time: 9pm.

 

Lay out all 10 and explain technique of each designer and your concept. Select top 4 (2 from each designer) + suggestions to strengthen
Mini 1: Leela, Luke, Ryan
Mini 2: Raichelle, Bryce, Deirdre
Mini 3: Emily F., Bryant, Hannah
Mini 4: McLaurin, Emily M., Lindsey
Mini 5: Ruka, Jake P., Becca
Mini 6: Nate, Jake R., Anna

Select top 2 (1 from each designer) + suggestions to strengthen
Small 1 (3:30–4:05): Leela, Luke, Ryan, Raichelle, Bryce
Small 2 (4:10–4:45): Deirdre, Emily F., Bryant, Hannah, McLaurin
Small 3 (4:50–5:25): Emily M., Lindsey, Ruka, Jake P., Becca

Due Next Class: 
  • Translate your best two designs digitally (one for each designer) in Illustrator or Photoshop. Creating your design by hand and scanning is permitted. “Print to scale” both designs on 11×14 for critique on Tuesday.
    Note: I recommend printing 11×17 and trimming to 11×14 to keep 3:4 aspect ratio.
  • Finish reading Ch. 4.

Project 3 Timeline:

10.16 – P3: Phase II (50 thumbnail sketches)
10.18 – P3: Phase III (10 roughs) for small group critique
10.23 – P3: Phase IV (2 comps) for first finish critique
10.25 – P3: Phase V (final poster design) for final critique
10.30 – SUBMIT P3 (final presentation)

 

10.16

It is very important to embrace failure and to do a lot of stuff (as much stuff as possible) with as little fear as possible. It’s much, much better to wind up with a lot of crap having tried it than to overthink in the beginning and not do it.
— Stefan Sagmeister

Due Today: P3 Phase II: 50 thumbs

For Today: 
  • Lecture: Elements & Principles of Design
  • Star your favorite 5 sketches for each designer
  • Studio for 10 roughs: Remember to include the following information on the poster: The Title: designer’s name, Text: Artist Talk: specific movement from design history, (If more text is needed use your list of 10 elements or write necessary body copy – optional), Location: Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, Date: November 20th, 2018, Time: 9pm.
ELEMENTSPRINCIPLES
Today’s Resources:
Due Next Class:
  • P3: Phase III (10 roughs) Select your best concepts and refine them into 10 roughs (5 for each designer). Star one favorite for each designer. Present as 1/2 size sketches (5.5″ x 8.5″) to include increased representation of conceptual relationships, values, shapes and elements.
  • Finish reading Ch. 2 (History of Graphic Design) and Begin reading Ch. 4 (Researching a Graphic Design Project)
Note from Diane: Today is the next meeting for Graphic Design Club located in Gathering Room A within Highlands 4 and NOT in Doucette 124. Meeting will be the usual time at 7 p.m., but again will be relocated to Gathering Room A within Highlands 4 on the First Floor.

We have the pleasure having Abby Dewyer running a book binding workshop. At this workshop we will be working and having a demo for a 3-hole stitch, woven flexion book, and a perfect bind. All supplies are provided and everyone who is interested is willing to join! Feel free to invite your friends and classmates! Cookies will also be provided as a sweet treat while making a book for you to keep at the end of the night.

Another announcement is that we will be asking for RSVPs for members that are interested in our pumpkin carving meeting on October 30th. We request this RSVP at the next meeting today to get a solid idea of how many pumpkins to purchase. Please provide $1 at our meeting in Gathering Room A within Highlands 4 to ensure a pumpkin to carve on October 30.
Chimera Deadline this Saturday:

Jurying of student artwork for Chimera16 will take place this Saturday.
October 20th 
Location: Doucette 225

DROP OFF: 12:00-2:00

VOTING: 2:00-3:00

PICK UP: 6:00

THREE PIECES MAXIMUM

or 1 MINI SERIES OF 3 PIECES

(MUSEUM READY)

ARTIST STATEMENT: 150 words maximum

Project 3 Timeline:

10.16 – P3: Phase II (50 thumbnail sketches)
10.18 – P3: Phase III (10 roughs) for small group critique
10.23 – P3: Phase IV (2 comps) for first finish critique
10.25 – P3: Phase V (final poster design) for final critique
10.30 – SUBMIT P3 (final presentation)

 

10.11

Due Today:

  • Submit Final Project 2:
    • In thin pocket folder include (in this order): filled out self evaluation, project sheet, 3 warmup exercise prints, initial research, mind map, format dummy (if fit), thumbnails, type trials, process prints of menu. Three-hole punch everything that is process related (or use plastic sleeves). Final designs should not be three-hole punched (do not bind) and included inside the front pocket on your pocket folder.
    • Final menu design should be printed and trimmed on good paper stock.
  • Project 2 Final Presentations (1–2 minutes)
  • Begin reading Ch. 2 on a Brief History of Graphic Design.
  • Project 3: Phase I (typed listed, image collection and descriptions), 12 thumbnail sketches
For Today: 
  • At start of class, read: 25 Tips for Poster Design
  • P2 Final Presentations
  • Studio for 50 thumbnail sketches; Individual consultations for P3 (typed list, image collection, and descriptions), and 12 thumbnail sketches
Due Next Class:
  • P3: Phase II (50 thumbnail sketches): Sketch 50 thumbnails (25 for each designer) on 8.5 x 11 paper. Use the proportion of 11 x 17 horizontal or vertical. Explore ways to communicate the designer’s style/movement through the use of your own creation of typography, photography, illustration, or a combination, etc. (see page 73.) Goal: Be able to identify the artist and movement. Let this piece be a document of your research seen through your own eyes.

    Note: Include the following information on the poster: The Title: designer’s name, Text: Artist Talk: specific movement from design history, (If more text is needed use your list of 10 elements and write necessary body copy – optional), Location: Bruce Gallery, Edinboro University, Date: November 20th, 2018, Time: 9pm. (for thumbs, big type should be written, but smaller details can be created by drawing lines to designate where type will go)

Project 3 Timeline:

10.4 – Begin P3: Design Poster; Lecture: Brief History of Design; Small groups for P2 progress; Studio for P2
10.09 – Reading Day
10.11 – SUBMIT P2 (final presentation); P3: Phase I (typed listed, image collection and descriptions), 12 thumbnail sketches
10.16 – P3: Phase II (50 thumbnail sketches)
10.18 – P3: Phase III (10 roughs) for small group critique
10.23 – P3: Phase IV (2 comps) for first finish critique
10.25 – P3: Phase V (final poster design) for final critique
10.30 – SUBMIT P3 (final presentation)

 

Project 2 Timeline:

10.11 – SUBMIT P2 (final presentation); Progress on P3

10.4

For Today: Begin P3:Designer Poster; Lecture: History of GD; Small Crits for P2 progress

ch2_History_of_GD

 

Today’s Resources:

Due Next Class:
  • Submit Final Project 2: In thin pocket folder include (in this order): filled out self evaluation, project sheet, 3 warmup exercise prints, initial research, mind map, format dummy (if fit, otherwise include images), thumbnails, type trials, process prints of menu. Three-hole punch everything that is process related (or use plastic sleeves). Final designs should not be three-hole punched (do not bind) and included inside the front pocket on your pocket folder.
    • Final menu design should be printed and trimmed on good paper stock.
    • Project 2 Final Presentations (1–2 minutes)
  • P2 Final Email Crits
    1. by 3pm on Sunday 10.7 – email revised PDF (smallest file size) to your critique group
    2. by 3pm on Tuesday 10.9 — provide a critical feedback response to all 3 members of your group. Edits can be done, saved, and returned to the designer using Adobe Acrobat. Great for highlighting and writing notes.
    3. by 4pm on Tuesday 10.9 – email your TWO crits of other’s designs to cass – email cass.reese@gmail.com
  • Begin reading Ch. 2 on a Brief History of Graphic Design.
  • Project 3: Phase I (typed listed, image collection and descriptions), 12 thumbnail sketches

Project 3 Timeline:
10.4 – Begin P3: Design Poster; Lecture: Brief History of Design; Small groups for P2 progress; Studio for P2
10.09 – Reading Day
10.11 – SUBMIT P2 (final presentation); P3: Phase I (typed listed, image collection and descriptions), 12 thumbnail sketches
10.16 – P3: Phase II (50 thumbnail sketches)
10.18 – P3: Phase III (10 roughs) for small group critique
10.23 – P3: Phase IV (2 comps) for first finish critique
10.25 – P3: Phase V (final poster design) for final critique
10.30 – SUBMIT P3 (final presentation)

Project 2 Timeline:

  • 10.4 –Begin P3: Design Poster; Lecture: Brief History of Design;
    Small groups for P2 progress; Studio for P2
  • 10.09 – Reading Day
  • 10.11 – SUBMIT P2 (final presentation); Progress on P3

10.2

Due Today: Revised Menu Design (must also have text test printed on actual stock) for paper critique

For Today: Final Crit; Studio

By 3pm on Sunday 10.7 – email revised PDF (smallest file size) to your critique group; by 3pm on Tuesday 10.9 provide a critical feedback response to all 3 members of your group. Edits can be done, saved, and returned to the designer using Adobe Acrobat. Great for highlighting and writing notes.

Due Next Class: Keep working on your menu designs; Any students that revise before next class will have an opportunity for an additional small-group critique on Thursday. Nothing is due next class.

Project 2 Timeline:

  • 10.2 – Final Design (Final critique)
  • 10.4 – Begin Project 3
  • 10.09 – Reading Day
  • 10.11 – SUBMIT P2 (final presentation); Progress on P3

9.27

Due Today: First Finish Print of Menu (printed and trimmed to scale)

For Today: First Finish Crit

Due Next Class
  • Layout Menu and Print in full color actual size on paper stock choice.
    Trim, fold and bring to class for final critique.
  • Finish reading Ch. 6, 7, & 8

Project 2 Timeline:

  • 9.25 – Due: Phase II (mind map, format dummies, thumbnails, type trials); Lecture: Type & Typography
  • 9.27 – Due: Phase III Initial Design (first finish critique)
  • 10.2 – Final Design (Final critique); Begin P3
  • 10.4 – Project 3
  • 10.09 – Reading Day
  • 10.11 – SUBMIT P2 (final presentation); Progress on P3