Assignment 2, Part 2

Thumbnail Sketches

STEP 1 BEGIN IN CLASS

• Write your concept out in the form a 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.
  • 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:

Concept Sketches

STEP 2

• Decide on your top 2-3 thumbnail sketches.
  • Choose based on feedback you received from your Art Director (In this case ME.) and your peers, as well as your own passion and design sense.

• Research : Collect any reference images needed to fully realize each design concept.
• Create mock-ups using digital media to aide in rapid work.
• Sketch 2-3 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 client, a link to the article you chose, and a description of concepts illustrated, along with any additional sketches you may have done.
• Categorize your post Work in Progress.