Due 11/6, 8:30

Topic: Meaning

Goals: Create a dynamic composition with meaning

Objectives: Use proportion to highlight “intention.”

 

to do:

1. 1. two posters
   2. bring resume info to class
      1.  

1. Poster: Create 2 posters in InDesign

1. 1. Maintain your type composition
   2. Use graphic elements that allude or reference your designer and support both the composition and meaning
   3. Be sure your hierarchy is in the position of your “hot spot”
   4. Use a 1-point hairline rule to define the outside of your compositions
   5. Save as jpg Post both versions to Miro

use this criteria

1 Typography

Use a typeface your designer would use in a typographic system

Align type asymmetrically to the grid, not the page

use a proportion of 2 to 3: 2 columns to 3 columns, 2 rows to 3 rows we should have a sense of the grid; even when it is not showing, check that you do not have the same space above and below

2. Hierarchy, Three dramatic levels

Make sure hierarchy is clear from a distance Use no more than 3 sizes of type

3. Position hierarchy on an intersection based on a proportion system

rule of thirds or golden mean

4. Mass your white space

make sure you have a large area of white space

5. Integrate your image with your type.

Do not use your typography to surround it.

 

2    Bring info for your resume to class

create a text document; do not style yet

include:

• • • • name
      • website address
      • objective
      • contact information
      • education
      • work/volunteer/internship experience
      • recognition
      • programs that you are proficient in
      • skills
      • special interests

If you have several items, use chronological order: most recent is first