STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Research subject (Reading 3)

 II.     Create first design on computer following layout decisions (Computer Literacy 3)

 III.    Participate in a mini-critique or group critique to fine tune and correct design    (Speaking/Listening 3,Valuing Diversity3)

 IV.     Present series to professional designer for critique (Speaking/Listening3)

 V.      Meet with client (or study content specifications) to gain understanding of project and projected accomplishment of printed piece (Speaking/Listening III)

 VI.     Develop thumbs and roughs by hand, considering content and message (Writing III)

 VII.    Design on computer following layout decision (Computing III)

 VIII.   Participate in mini-critique for refinement of design (Speaking/Listening III, Value Diversity III)

 IX.     Present solution to client or to professional designer for critique (Speaking/Listening III, Value Diversity III)

 X       Research publication design giving special consideration to demographic and design standards (Reading III)

 XI.     Develop thumbs and roughs by hand, considering content and message (Writing III)

 XII.    Design on computer following rough layout decisions (Computing III)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Research and Exploration

         A.      Existing book design; articulating successes in design

 II.     Publication Design

         A.      Book cover and back; original imagery

         B.      Inside front cover and back

         C.      Contents Page

 III.    Magazine Design

         A.      Research and exploration into magazine design; choosing topic

         B.      Logo design; grid structure; typeface articulation; original imagery (photography)

 IV.     Layout Design

         A.      Lead article; mast head; review page

         B.      Presentation of final layouts and process