Record Cover Layout Design

Project #1 Presentations are Next Week!

Any project submitted after Tuesday 9/19 will automatically drop a grade level. Submit work via Dropbox link or bring a USB. Grading rubric is also included in the Dropbox for context on what you will be evaluated on. Files must be saved using the format:

ā€œFirstLast_Project1ā€.pdf or .key or .pptĀ 

Overview

Ask: Design a record cover for your favorite musician’s song (an EP). This includes a front, left inside, right inside, spine, back cover and optional center label.Ā 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Creative Brief
  2. Mood boards
  3. Thumbnails/Sketches
  4. Layout Design & Composition
  5. Comps

Instructions

  1. Select a song from a musical artist that you follow. Use this song for inspiration to design a record cover EP (single of the song).
  2. The record cover design must include Front/Back Cover, Inside Left, Inside Right, Vinyl and an optional Center Label.

Due Date(s)

  • Tuesday 09/19/2023

Resources

Deliverables & Inspiration

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