Project One: Design For Good

Overview

Working independently, each student researches conceptualizes and develops an in-depth project, across media channels.

Project Topic: Community & Civic Engagement

You’ll conduct exploratory research to examine this theme and establish how YOU fit. Are you an expert or an ally? Once this phase is completed, you will identify a topic that you would like to focus on, then develop a conceptual plan that addresses a particular issue. 
Your project will consist of:

• A final presentation of your completed conceptual plan.
• Examples of your research with will include: A process book, you break-out exercises, and readings. 
• A midterm presentation that will establish your research and concept direction.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to develop a strategy based on independent research.
• Think critically and creatively to solve visual communication problems. Design and/or produce images and text that effectively communicate intended content.
• Identify, evaluate, and effectively respond to ethical issues as a citizen and a professional.
• Present and defend his or her work to a client.

Timeline

• Week 8 – Midterm Research Summary & Rough Concept Pitch
• Week 15 – Final Concept Pitch