Category: Lesson Plans (Page 1 of 3)

Lecture/Critique

Preparation 

• Make sure the content of the publication lines up with the order on the TOC.

Session 1

• Any last design issues cleaned up; personal assistance while classmates work in break-out groups.

Homework

• Make any corrections to

Lecture

Final refinement of any projects needed for zine. Include in the layout.

And: The 100% Rule: Illustrated lecture for Time and Project Management

Technical

• Brush up on PDF

Lecture

Poster critique. The final, the ISSUU Doc/Process Book

Specifically: Design and layout a 20+ page digital book of the semester’s work to post on an open-source online platform.

Technical

• Find the specifications required for the zine; organize the

Lecture

Design Assets

Specifically:

Style sheets are a catalog of the assets in a project. While at most design firms and agencies these assets are hard-wired by IT on the direction of the creative directors to avoid any errors, … Read More

Lecture

The Grid and Design Heroes Presentation.

Specifically: Each participant presents their Design Hero.

• Practice your presentation so it flows properly and the layout looks good.

Preparation 

• For next session: Have your presentation organized and ready to present. The

Lecture

The Poster Project

Specifically: The poster or placard to relay information; how it has been used to convey information actively and passively to large groups of people. Below are political poster collections.

https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/comd1200-ol52-fa2020/files/2020/08/Type-and-image-posters1-1.pdf

Technical

• Review the

Lecture

 Type in motion in both commercial applications and movies. Examples are shown of various applications.

Specifically: Type moves to divert the eye to what is important. With digital video it can enlarge and change color more effectively than … Read More