Category: Design

Book: Graphic Design: The New Basics (Second Edition, Revised and Expanded)
by Ellen Lupton; Jennifer Cole Phillips
Video Link for Assignment 9.2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-GyP6w5Z1w
Readings
Pages 128–139 Hierarchy, Graphic Design The New Basics
Week 9 Learning Objectives
1. Describe the elements and principles of design in print and web examples.
2. Demonstrate the application of the elements and principles of design in various media.
3. Apply critical thinking to issues associated with graphic design when assessing solutions. Assignment 9.2: Weekly Image AssignmentAssignment 9.2: Weekly Image Assignment
Cut 12 6” x 6” squares out of white paper. You will use one each week and we want them all to match.
Using a black marker of your choice, create an image that represents SPACE.
Each week, create an image based on space that demonstrates the main topic from the reading. Think outside of the box, beyond the obvious visuals associated with the concept of “outer space.” Be sure to indicate, in pencil, which week the image was created in on the back. Please refrain from using type as your image. With each post, please include an explanation of your drawings. This will give you an opportunity to describe your work (we have to “sell” our ideas often), and it will provide us (your audience) some information so we can understand how you are applying the week’s topic and how “space” is being considered. This will also provide a check for you to make sure you are satisfying the assignment. This explanation can be a very short paragraph. I’m not wanting or looking for a short essay.
Post your weekly image each week to the appropriate discussion board. Comments are not required for this assignment but are encouraged.
At the end of the term, compile an image of all 12 solutions in order and post it to the discussion board (12.3).
This assignment is worth 150 total points. Each image is worth 10; the final collection image is worth 30.

Book: Graphic Design: The New Basics (Second Edition, Revised and Expanded)
by Ellen Lupton; Jennifer Cole Phillips
Video link for assignment 8.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkUt8Jtu70Y
Readings Readings
Pages 116–127 Framing, Graphic Design The New Basics
Week 8 Learning Objectives
1. Describe the elements and principles of design in print and web examples.
2. Demonstrate the application of the elements and principles of design in various media.
3. Apply critical thinking to issues associated with graphic design when assessing solutions. Assignment 8.1Assignment 8.1
Framing
Print the following PDF that includes an “a” and a circle: Cut the circle out so the paper has a circular hole in it. Use this paper as you would a viewfinder for a camera. Through the viewfinder, create three different ways of framing the “a,” where each example creates a different representation of the “a.” Explain what you think each example represents. Think about what each of the images means, do research, and then solve for possible solutions. Photograph the three best solutions and post them. Make sure each image is labeled.
Use the viewfinder paper again, but this time without the “a.”. Instead, find three images that illustrate different statements from Bruce Mau’s Incomplete Manifesto for Growth. Be sure to label each image with the number from his statements.
Posted on: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 4:00:00 AM CDT
Hello everyone. Welcome to Week 8! Here is your exciting and informative video for this week: Week 8 Video
We are learning about framing this week. There are lots of examples in the video. Do yourself a favor and watch the video.
Let me know if you have any questions or need anything.
Have a great week!