Thumbnail Sketches for an editorial assignment
STEP 1 BEGIN IN CLASS
- Write your concept out in the form of a sentence in your sketchbook, to refer back to as you sketch.
REMEMBER:
![](https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/woolley-comd3313fa2020/files/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-13-at-12.52.22-PM.png)
- Using a Ruler make 10 -15 boxes in your sketchbook approx 2-3″ on the longest side. You can also make the boxes in InDesign and print them out if that is easier.
- Always draw thumbnail boxes in proportion to your final art!
- Be sure thumbnails don’t share edges. Leave a space between boxes.
- Be sure thumbnails don’t share edges. Leave a space between boxes.
- Fill these boxes with 10 – 15 thumbnail sketches exploring your concepts.
- Look at your word web/inspiration board as you explore your concepts visually.
REMEMBER:
![](https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/woolley-comd3313fa2020/files/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-13-at-12.56.18-PM.png)
![](https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/woolley-comd3313fa2020/files/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-11-at-11.43.07-PM.png)
STEP 2
Concept Sketches
- Decide on your top 2-3 thumbnail sketches.
- Research : Collect any reference images needed to fully realize each design concept. Photos online or take photo reference.
- Create mock-ups using digital media to aid in rapid work.
- Sketch At least two concept Sketches.
EXAMPLES:
Compare the approved thumbnail sketch with the corresponding concept sketch. Consider where changes were made.
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DUE NEXT WEEK:
Post your
- Post your concept sketches and thumbnail sketches carefully labeled, with name of the client(magazine/newspaper), a link to the article you chose, and a description of the concepts illustrated, along with any additional sketches you may have done.
- Categorize your post Work in Progress, tag week 7
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