TGG 3M1 Elements and Principles of Design Poster Assignment

Every graphic design assignment requires a different approach, format, and concept. Every assignment should be approached by developing a concept that will be developed through your design process. A concept is a well-developed thought, the primary idea on which your message will be based. The word format refers to the surface or substrate on which the design elements are placed. It is how you want your viewer to see your message, whether it be two or three-dimensional. But no matter what format or concept, every design will consist of one or more of the basic elements of design. Successful designers organize these elements into dynamic relationships that are visually effective and understandable to a target audience. The relationships are the principles of design. Think of the elements as the ingredients in a recipe and the principles as the directions – how much of each ingredient, how hot the oven is, how long you cook it for etc. Depending on which website, book or instructor you refer to, you will probably find varied information about which are the definitive elements and principles of design. Most information out there will tell you that there are anywhere from 5 to 8 elements of design and about the same for principles. Either way, they are the building blocks of design and you should be familiar with them.

Objectives:

• To learn about the elements and principles of design in a practical as well as theoretical way
• To learn about poster design, visual hierarchy and layout
• To learn about collaboration, group process, negotiation and working in a design team
  

Your assignment:

Your assignment is to research and learn about the elements and principles of design that you will be using during this course, and create 2 posters that display them in an informative and visually effective way. Please use your own words and your own illustrations. Your posters must have the following components:

Size: 10”x16” (vertical or horizontal format)

Headings: Must state elements and principles of design and information should visually connect to each heading. Also each elements or principle should be clearly labelled.

Visual: Each element and principle must be clearly described with a visual example. Your format should be consistent throughout this assignment: i.e. boxes (if used) should be consistent in size, line width, colour etc.

Written: Each element and principle must be clearly described with a written description that defines it and explains its uses. Colour and layout are up to you. I am looking for an informative poster that is clear, easy to read and visually pleasing to look at! Do not submit something that you have not edited for grammar and spelling!

Handing it in:

1. Please submit your finished work to the LCI drop folder with your names (or group number) in the file.

2. Please post your finished work to your blog(s) under the heading Elements and Principles of Design.

3. Add a written statement to your blog that explains your design choices (discuss your layout, colour choices, size/width of boxes, placement etc.) and provides references to the websites or books you used.

Due: Friday October 2, 2009 - Rough layout of posters. Meet with whole class to show and critique
Due: Friday October 9, 2009 - Final posters. Show to class and discuss design choices

Everyday Object Vector Assignment - TGG 3M1

When you have completed both your vector tracing and your freeform illustration of the object, create a few of each using colour. You can try one colour, two colours, or many colours. Avoid using gimmicky swatches and styles, like leopard print or rainbow.

Your first one should be dynamic, show variety in line type, quality and width. Be precise with your lines and vary the blacks and the whites in the illustration. Your second illustration should be more free and loose and should express more emotion. Your colour illustrations do not have to be realistic colour only. Try being abstract with the colours. Think Pop Art like Andy Warhol. Look it up if you don't know what I'm talking about.

Make sure you save your work in the illustrator format. It should have your name in the file and .ai at the end. DO NOT ADD ANYTHING TO THE .ai! namevectortrace.ai and namevectorfreehand.ai, and namevectortracecolour.ai etc.

Your next step is to post your illustrations to the blog and write a brief paragraph about them. 1. From Illustrator, save your illustrations under Save for Web (as a jpg) 2. From your blog, create a new post. Write a paragraph that describes the process you went through to create your illustrations, what tools you used, what you learned, which illustration you think turned out the best and why. 3. To add an image, find the icon of the picture in the New post window and browse for your saved jpg files.

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Comm Tech!



Whether you're in a grade 10, 11 or 12 class, this is the place where you will receive information from me and be able to post some of your work so that everyone in the class can see it, make comments about it, and learn from each other.


Your first task is to create your own blog.

1. SET-UP: go to http://www.blogger.com/ and follow the instructions to make a blog. You will need a gmail or hotmail account to do this.

2. ANONYMITY: Use a name that has nothing to do with you to maintain your anonymity. This is a public blog and anyone can see it. You have the right to protect your privacy and since this is a school-related blog, everything you post on the site should be school-related and it should not have your name on it.

3. LINK: Once your blog is set up, add a link from your page directly to the class page.
Go to LAYOUT, then find ADD A GADGET, scroll down to LINK LIST. Add a link to the URL:
http://lcicommtech.blogspot.com/. You can name it Comm Tech, or Class Page or whatever suits you that will identify that this is your Comm Tech class page.

4. Add a comment at the bottom of this posting that gives me your URL (that's what appears in the address bar for YOUR BLOG), your display name and which class you are in (TGJ 2O1 or TGG 3M1). That way, I'll add your blog to the main page and everyone will be able to access it from the main page.

Good luck with your first task! Please don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it!