Year Fours Look HERE!!

First off, your Info Graphic.  You're all working hard on this and doing a great job. I know I've sent some of you back to the drawing board and I think with some tweaking and additional imagery you're well on your way to producing a dynamic and informative info graphic.

When you are finished...and I will give you until the end of this week to complete it (outside of class time if you're not already finished) with a written statement (instructions to follow)...please post your info graphic on your blog. You should be exporting or saving as a gif or png.

Written statement should include:
1. Explain your concept and how you attempted to visually represent your career choice using the various visual elements and design principles. (think colour, graphic images, layout etc.).
2. What is your reason for choosing this career and how did you represent that in your info graphic?
3. What techniques did you use to create it? Everything from drawing/scanning to details about the computer program(s) and tools you used. Be specific - this is where I can assess how much you know and understanding the technical tools you use and will contribute to your knowledge/understanding mark.
4. Your final opinion. Are you satisfied with the work? Was there a particular info graphic you saw that inspired you? If you had more time, or looking at it now, would you change anything, and if so what, and why?

NEXT...

And now for something a little bit different.

Your last year in CyberARTS is meant to prepare you for admissions to University/College programs or apprenticeships, internships or starting your own business if you're really bold and brave.

You need to begin thinking about your portfolio requirements and what you might need to add to your current work to 'beef' up your existing portfolio.

But FIRST, you will design a logo and visual identity system for yourself.

Create an identity for your company - whether you want to sell your own artwork, or be a video game designer, you should have a logo, a business card and a graphic identity system that helps you visually define your company and set you apart from others doing similar things.

Read through this article on Branding, Identity and Logo Design 

In particular, take a look at the list of visual devices you can use to identify yourself.

Understand the difference between a brand, an identity and a logo and begin to think about how you will create the foundation of your brand.

Look at the first three links at the bottom of the page - all except the one on finding a logo designer. You'll be designing your own logo.

DUE MONDAY: INITIAL PROPOSAL

Submit an initial proposal by Monday September 30th - on paper (to submit to Ms. Silverman) 

AND be prepared to discuss your ideas with the class.

Your classmates may be able to offer some feedback and great ideas.

Requirements:

A company name

A logo

A stationary system

A flyer (to use as a template to announce upcoming shows or to send out/leave places to advertise your services)

At least two other types of visual (and/or audio/smell) devices (apparel, packaging, messaging, video etc.)