Project Details
Design an illustration around the concept of an idiom. Find a creative visual solution that will engage your audience allowing them to enter the concept of your piece.

Process
  • Define the design problem:
    • What concept are you trying to communicate? 
    • Who is your target audience? How do you want them to feel when viewing your work? What should they take away?
  • Research topic & collect information (gather reference images keeping track of all sources).
  • Brainstorm ideas / conceptualize possible design solutions (thumbnails & sketching)
  • Develop design solution:
    • Break down images into their minimal components. 
    • Design considerations:
      • Composition using the Principles of Design and Elements of Composition.
      • Choose appropriate colors.
    • Bring your idea into the software and begin your design.
    • Technique matters.
    • Use the correct tool to solve the design problem.
  • Get feedback by presenting your ideas to others.
    • In this course we will seek feedback throughout the entire design process.
  • Improve your design.
  • Submit.

Project Specs
  • Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" 
  • Orientation: Landscape or portrait format
  • Color space: CMYK (this project is meant to be printed)
  • Software: Adobe Illustrator CC
  • Organized native file with correctly named layers and artboards showing your variations
  • Document all your reference image sources on your blog along with links to sources / bibliography info

Deliverables
  • Color laser print of your final project variation on glossy paper; be sure to print your name and date on the back.
  • Native (.ai) and pdf file

CRITIQUE Jan 25 by 11a
  • Come to class ready to present your project
  • Bring a laser print of your color variations
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SUBMIT Feb 1 by 11a
1. Save your file on the art116cm server > ART 116 - Project 1 - Final Version
  • Native file (.ai);
    • must have all layers in tact
    • must show all variations
    • ​Label your files: YourLastName-P1-idiom-date.FileExt 
      Example: matusek-P1-idiom-illustration-180130.ai
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2. Post to the Blog
  • Image of your final project
  • Artist statement for your piece. Remember to use design visual language. Should be about 1 paragraph in length.

3. Print final project on good quality paper at 8.5" x 11". And bring it to class for critique.

Artists

Backup Your Work

​Note: Be sure to back up your work in at least two places
  1. on your external or cloud drive 
  2. on the campus server - instructions are on the table by the windows. Remember that no late work will be accepted.
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