Monday, October 1, 2012

Project 2: Instructional Diagram

Download Project 2: Instructional Diagram specifications

Description:
Create an instructional diagram that teaches an audience or demographic how to complete a specific task. The goal of the project is to communicate a concise and clear set of instructions, in the format of a poster, that explains the essential parts and operations of a chosen task.

Objectives:
+ To gain experience with vector based drawing tools and techniques.
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions.

Specifications:
Size: Tabloid sized (11" x 17") white paper.
Media: Photographs, photomontage used as drawing references. The assembly of your final comp must be done using Adobe Illustrator.
Text: Title must be set in Helvetica Bold 36pt or larger; all other text, if used, should be kept to a minimum (phrases + labels)and must be set in Helvetica.

Timeline + Deadlines:
Conceptual Brainstorming : Brainstorm 3 possible tasks in sketchbook due Thursday, Oct 4 12:30pm.
Thumbnail Sketches : Create 5 different + distinct sketches (each) for 3 possible tasks due Tuesday, Oct 9, 4:30pm.
Initial Layout Comps: Choose best task and generate components in full sized layout (midpoint group crit Oct 23, 12:30pm).
Project 2 Final Critique: Printed comp and all process work due Thursday, Nov 1, 12:30pm.

Grading criteria Worth 13% of course grade
Process (Brainstorming, Sketches, Layout, Refinement)—20%
Communication—30%
Innovation—20%
Aesthetics—30%

























{via Printer & Piemaker}




















{via Joel Franusic}

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