Drafting and Photoshoot

Objective
To prepare resources for your magazine cover

To further the design process towards your magazine cover

Tasks

1. Over a few pages, draft examples of your magazine. 

See my examples above but do at least four—two per sketchbook page

To get ideas for my drafting I have typed 'musician' into Pinterest and used the results as a springboard. Do the same. These should be 'tighter' than the scamps. 
Using pencil crayon to draft and then 'tightening up' using pen is a good habit.
Remember to annotate your work with thoughts as you progress.

2. Complete a photoshoot of images for the cover or equivalent illustration artwork. Present in a relevant manner.

How does relate to the assessment objectives? See HERE
AO2 1 3 4 5
AO3 2 3 4 5
AO4 1

Checklist for assessment
Inventive drafting, lots of relevant and well-lit images

Time needed?
3 hrs

Deadline
Wednesday 29th of Nov

FAQ.
Sir, can you suggest some basic resources for taking photos of my subject in natural light?

Below is a link to a blog post that deals with this very issue!

http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-tips-for-making-natural-light-portraits--photo-8601

Masthead research, experimentation and design

Objective:
To create a masthead for a magazine of your own devising.
To understand the variety of different methods for using typography
To experiment and play with typography.

Task:
Using a few names for your magazine, create a series of experimentations and explorations. 
Use the presentation above to inspire your ideas.
Utilise different processes such as Photoshop, Illustrator, paint, ink, photocopy, pencil, etc etc.
Experimentation is key! Be creative :)

Collection - Independent study

The task is on the presentation.
Handin date: Lesson, Monday 30th Of October

Scamp copies of Magazine Covers - Independent study

Objective

To further understand the part white space plays in a graphic artefact.

To become aware of how designers balance elements on a page.
Info: A 'scamp' is a first rough idea or mockup.

Tasks
1 Draw
Gather a range of front pages from different types of magazines. This can be via Pinterest or your own examples.

In your sketchbook, draw 2 pages of front pages. Feel free to work in slightly different sizes.

Look at your example and quickly and loosely sketch the page. Pay close attention to the light and dark tones—allow your brain to 'threshold' the greys into either light or dark tones. See my measly example above.

2 Annotate
Using the magazine checklist HERE, annotate some of your drawings and ensure that you have included all of the elements.
Feel free to go further and annotate further...

Checklist for assessment
2 pages of front pages - at least 15.

Time needed
Three hours.

Deadline
Wednesday the 18th of October.

Sister Corita Kent Case Study - Independent Study

Objectives
To further your understanding of graphic communication practitioners

Task
Using the web, research and present a case study about Sister Corita Kent.
The contents of the case study could include the following. 

Research the 'Sister Corita Kent' and present your findings in your sketchbook. 
Look further than Wikipedia.

Your creative findings should include:

• a comprehension response (explain) Describe who the artist is. Please do NOT include a biography. Explain your response. Use the pink section on the WAYS OF LOOKING sheet to help your questioning.

  an analytical response (compare and contrast) Criticise and analyse their work. Use the WAYS OF LOOKING sheet to help your questioning. Take a number of typical examples and bullet point why they are characteristic of their work and wider movement

  a creative response (use your imagination) Copy their style, emulate it. (Don’t copy individual images, translate it..) Where would you find this style working best? In what other ways could it be used?

  a research response (dig deeper) Find other artists that are similar or linked? Then, consider the context - what other designers are working at the same time? Include a range of relevant work. Research to find out who the designer has been influenced by or has influenced. To do this you may need to read an interview with the artist and where did they work?

It is important that your annotation is well researched, thought out and expressed. It is also vitally important that your pages are presented in a creative and interesting way. Have fun with it.

Checklist for assessment
Relevant images, in-depth research your own words (no copy and paste), accurate emulation.

Time needed

4 hours

Deadline

Wednesday

Independent Study Task - Cut Up Technique

Task
Research the 'Cut Up Technique' and present your findings in your sketchbook. 
Look further than Wikipedia.
Your findings should include:

• a comprehension response (explain)  - describe what it is, what is it for and identify key players, show examples
• an analytical response (compare and contrast)  - criticise the technique and judge where you think it could be used to its full potential
• a creative response (use your imagination) - how would you develop this idea? In what other ways could it be used? How can it be explored? 
• a research response (dig deeper)  Have you found other methods that are similar or linked?

It is important that your annotation is well researched, thought out and expressed. It is also vitally important that your pages are presented in a creative and interesting way. Have fun with it.

Deadline: start of lesson Wed 4th of October.