Assignment 2, Part 2

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:

• 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.
    
• 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:

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.

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