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AGENDA:
(Dates and projects are subject to change)
WEEK 01 ________________________________________________
◊ Jan 03.
Introduction
Supplies, Books, Due dates, Online communication,
In-class projects, Assignments/Projects, written exams, Final,
Review Syllabus, Office hours, Presentation,
◊ Jan 05.
Review on Basic Elements of 2D Design:
Point, Line, Shape, Texture, Value, Color, …
Review on 2D Design Principles:
Unity, Balance, Rhythm,
Hand Warming exercise
WEEK 02 ________________________________________________
◊ Jan 10.
Hand-warming exercise review
Type? Why?
History (short vimeo)
Categories
In-Class [Exercise]
Introducing Binder Project [Binder]
◊ Jan 12.
Due today:
4 Initial sketches on Exercise 1 - Select 2 to develop in digital format
Let's collect some stone in your binder!
Continue on History/Categories/Anatomy
Reading: Thinking with Type (P12-P26)
The actual text is 4 pages! but you need to read all captions and extra information
around each image!
Introducing Project #1: [Morticed Character]
Prj #1 Initial due date: Jan 17th. (4 Sketches and 4 comps on a single character)
Prj #1 Due date: Jan 19th.
WEEK 03 ________________________________________________
◊ Jan 17.
Due today:
2 digital format on Exercise 1 - Select 1 to finalize
4 Sketches and 4 comps on a single character on Prj #1
◊ Jan 19.
Due today:
Exercise 1must be uploaded by 12pm, Jan 19th.
Prj #1 final comp
WEEK 04 ________________________________________________
◊ Jan 24.
Due today:
Prj #1 final version
Introducing Project #2: [Image & Type] [Example]
Illustrator Review [Pen Tool]
Reading [.pdf]
◊ Jan 26.
Legibility and Readability
Exercise #2 [.docx]
Finalizing sketches on Prj #2
WEEK 05 ________________________________________________
◊ Jan 31.
Due today:
Prj #2 final version / mounted on foam core, 1" margin
First round 3 comps on Exercise 2 / ArtWeek
Introducing Project #3: [Type Style] [Example]
◊ Feb 02.
Hierarchy
Have your 8 pairs of characters printed to begin Project 3.
Presentations:
Calvin
Ben
WEEK 06 ________________________________________________
◊ Feb 07.
Due today:
Prj #3 on 14x17 sheet
MIDTERM
Presentations:
Aiana
Archie
Gallery Visit
◊ Feb 09.
Grids
Introducing Project 4 [Rules Booklet]
Content in Microsoft Word format [.docx]
Grid [Sample]
Past students [Example]
Presentations:
Jaehee
Sunny
WEEK 07 ________________________________________________
◊ Feb 14.
Due today:
6 detailed sketches for your booklet on paper/tracing paper in required sizes
(Remember:
These 6 sketches will have different ideas!
These 6 sketches are not the first 6 sketches!
You will sketch as much as possible, then select the best 6)
Peer Review on Prj 4 Sketches [Google doc] (use your gmail account).
Check your grade!
Presentations:
Andre
Jade
Exercise #3 [.indd]
◊ Feb 16.
Due today:
Digital version of 2 sketches.
Incorporate your peer feedback if its helpful.
Make sure you are using guideline, grid, column, row in InDesign.
You will match the cover and back cover of your booklet with the initial design in class.
Upload 2 digital versions to Blackboard at the beginning of the class.
Upload your 2 files at the end of the class to see development and cover ideas.
Presentations:
Tam
Manny
Introducing Project 5 [Type Specimen]
[List]
WEEK 08 ________________________________________________
◊ Feb 21.
Due today:
Your preparation on Project 5 - Printed materials
Specimens [samples]
Specimens [Typefaces]
Upload 2 comps by tomorrow 11pm.
(Format: yourname_prj5_comp1.pdf and yourname_prj5_comp2.pdf )
Save .indd for your archive, we will work on .indd on Thursday.
You upload 2 latest versions of your booklet by Monday Feb 20th. 8pm.
Make sure you have InDesign format saved on your system.
Presentations:
Devin
Daniel
◊ Feb 23.
Due today:
Selecting better comp on Project 5 and develop the final version.
Finalizing booklet in digital format.
Presentations:
Na
Kristofer
WEEK 09 ________________________________________________
◊ Feb 28.
Due today:
Project 5 final version / mounted on 13x19
2 Additional pages in CC: Brief, Grade
Introducing Project 6 [KIISFM TOP40]
KIISFM [Logo]
As I will return your works today, you might want to have a folder/portfolio to carry them safely!
Presentations:
Ashley
Huy
◊ Mar 02.
Due today:
2 comps on Project 6, preferably digital version accompanied by original sketches on paper
Exercise 4: Extra Credit (5%)
(Re)Design Academy Awards [card]
Oscar [Logo]
Final Review
Presentations:
Jesse
Jo
WEEK 10 ________________________________________________
◊ Mar 07.
Due today:
Draft print of Project 4, Type booklet in black and white
Draft print of Project 6, TOP40 in black and white
◊ Mar 09.
Last day of the class.
- Any remaining correction, late/missing assignments or redo
- No official meeting
- I will be in class and I will have scoring boards and long reach staple
if you need any help folding or binding your booklet.
WEEK 11 ________________________________________________
◊ Mar 14.
Due today: Project 4(Booklet) and Project 6 (Mounted)
4 Digital files will be uploaded before final in below format:
name_prj4.indd and name_prj4.pdf
name_prj6.indd and name_prj6.pdf
FINAL at 3:50pm
