| Week | Topic | Discussion | Assignment | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Color & Fonts | Discussion 1 opens March 17. Discuss how color and fonts can be used to convey information in different ways depending on the environment or purpose. | Submit a color scheme and font selection for the yearbook. | March 21, 2008 |
2 |
Covers | Discussion 1 closes March 28. Reply to each others posts. | Submit original cover art for the yearbook. | March 28, 2008 |
3 |
Advertisements | Discussion 2 opens March 28. Give at least 2 examples of good and bad advertisements. With each example provide specifics as to why it falls in to the category you chose for it and what you would do to improve the ad. | Solicit a new advertising account for the yearbook and develop a layout for the ad. | April 4, 2008 |
4 |
Sales Flyers | Discussion 2 closes April 11. Reply to each others posts. | Develop a sales flyer for yearbook sales. | April 11, 2008 |
5 |
Theme Pages | Discussion 3 opens April 11. Discuss how themes can be used to provide interest and enhance a layout. | Create a theme page or section for the yearbook. | April 18, 2008 |
6 |
Creative Pages | Discussion 3 closes May 2. Reply to each others posts. | Create a creative page for the yearbook | April 25, 2008 |
7 |
Business Cards and Logos | Discussion 4 opens May 2. Discuss the benefits of a logo and what makes a logo good or bad. Give specifics that you intend to incorporate into your logo design and why they will create a quality product. | Develop an original logo for an authentic or made up product or business. Then use the logo on a business card. | May 9, 2008 |
8 |
Informational Flyers | Discussion 4 closes May 16. Reply to each others posts. | Develop an informational flyer for use in a public venue. | May 16, 2008 |
9 |
Image Manipulation | Discussion 5 opens May 16. How has technology developed over time to change the way we recieve visual stimuli? Is there still truth to the saying, "Seeing is believing?" | Implant yourself in another setting using image manipulation. | May 23, 2008 |
10 |
Individual Design Projects | Discussion 5 closes May 30. Reply to each others posts. | Develop an original piece of work that illustrates your development in this course. | June 6, 2008 |
Digital portfolios of all work in this course will be submitted at the end of the term. |
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