And It Was Just... Right
This assignment was to design an add advertising the sale of 3-5 chairs. You needed a solid background, and it could be white.
Criteria:
Clients often may be very specific about their advertisement requirements and ideals.It is the job of the advertising artist to meet the client’s specifications. Simplicity in communication allows for a clean, easily understood ad which uses color and composition as key factors. The task is to create an ad using 3-5 chairs of varying styles and colors. The client wants a clean, simple advertisement that produces a good composition, an effective statement, and strong visual interest with a solid background color.
Required elements:
Criteria:
Clients often may be very specific about their advertisement requirements and ideals.It is the job of the advertising artist to meet the client’s specifications. Simplicity in communication allows for a clean, easily understood ad which uses color and composition as key factors. The task is to create an ad using 3-5 chairs of varying styles and colors. The client wants a clean, simple advertisement that produces a good composition, an effective statement, and strong visual interest with a solid background color.
Required elements:
- Solid background
- Headline
- 3-5 chairs
- Company name
- The colors used must work well with the solid color background.
- The headline must be catchy and interesting.
- The entire ad must be eye-catching and attention-holding.
- The ad must have the company’s name positioned so that it is highly visible and easily read.
- Chairs may overlap or stand alone.
- The composition must be show evidence of applying basic design elements.
- Unused white space is also important.
Music Album Design
This was a rather fun project to do and make, it was a little difficult, but over all a good experience.
The Criteria:
Individual Project - You are to create an individual Record Album for a new band. Use one of the name generators to create the name of your band as well as to help come up with the name of your songs.
Specifics:
A.
1. The front cover must be 4.75" high and 4.75" wide with a resolution of 72 dpi.
Physical Specifications (Requirements):
2. The tray card (back cover) must be 4.62" high and 5.87" wide with a resolution of 72 dpi. The left and right ¼" will become the spines.
3. The front cover must include the title of the CD and the name of the artist (place them in the top third of the overall cover).
4. The back cover should include the names of the songs and indicate the playing order.
5. Each spine must include the name of the recording artist/s and the title of the CD (refer to the CD example for the standard direction of text).
6. If using software such as Adobe Photoshop, save the file in .psd format and as a high quality jpeg when completed.
B.
1. Create a strong, graphic message and keep the design simple and concise to communicate clearly.
Creative Standards
2. Impart an appealing message about the contents of the CD.
3. Elements to include on the CD cover include the title, the name of the recording artist/s, the recording label, and a logo or trademark for the recording artist/s that you create for this assignment.
4. Background research is needed for the CD cover design. Visit a retailer with a collection of CDs and examine CD covers in various music categories. Note the graphic style differences and common factors between categories of music.
5. Create a band or artist.
6. Research other recording artist/s and the title release of the recording artist/s. In research, check for an existing logo for the recording artist/s, and if one exists, use it to provide background research for the logo assignment portion of the cover design.
7. Use the internet to research information on the recording label to develop an understanding of the marketing aspects of the CD and cover design.
A CD cover must capture the viewer’s attention and serve as a marketing tool to identify the artist/s and music genre, and symbolize the message of the recording artist/s. The cover design is successful if it shows the viewer a graphically simple original concept with a powerful impact. The design of the cover and logo should also reflect the mood and style of the recording artist/s. A successful CD cover incorporates good design elements and principles.
The Criteria:
Individual Project - You are to create an individual Record Album for a new band. Use one of the name generators to create the name of your band as well as to help come up with the name of your songs.
Specifics:
A.
1. The front cover must be 4.75" high and 4.75" wide with a resolution of 72 dpi.
Physical Specifications (Requirements):
2. The tray card (back cover) must be 4.62" high and 5.87" wide with a resolution of 72 dpi. The left and right ¼" will become the spines.
3. The front cover must include the title of the CD and the name of the artist (place them in the top third of the overall cover).
4. The back cover should include the names of the songs and indicate the playing order.
5. Each spine must include the name of the recording artist/s and the title of the CD (refer to the CD example for the standard direction of text).
6. If using software such as Adobe Photoshop, save the file in .psd format and as a high quality jpeg when completed.
B.
1. Create a strong, graphic message and keep the design simple and concise to communicate clearly.
Creative Standards
2. Impart an appealing message about the contents of the CD.
3. Elements to include on the CD cover include the title, the name of the recording artist/s, the recording label, and a logo or trademark for the recording artist/s that you create for this assignment.
4. Background research is needed for the CD cover design. Visit a retailer with a collection of CDs and examine CD covers in various music categories. Note the graphic style differences and common factors between categories of music.
5. Create a band or artist.
6. Research other recording artist/s and the title release of the recording artist/s. In research, check for an existing logo for the recording artist/s, and if one exists, use it to provide background research for the logo assignment portion of the cover design.
7. Use the internet to research information on the recording label to develop an understanding of the marketing aspects of the CD and cover design.
A CD cover must capture the viewer’s attention and serve as a marketing tool to identify the artist/s and music genre, and symbolize the message of the recording artist/s. The cover design is successful if it shows the viewer a graphically simple original concept with a powerful impact. The design of the cover and logo should also reflect the mood and style of the recording artist/s. A successful CD cover incorporates good design elements and principles.