Graphic Design One: December 2008

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Petpeeves revision

Ok. Here are my Pet peeves revised. I got rid of the elevator one. I replaced it with a different one, but I wanted to know what people thought, because I have been looking at these too long. How does the new one read? Does it read like an annoying pencil with hardly any eraser? Or I was thinking, if this doesn't read well, to flip the pencil around and have the lead broken.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Refined

What about this...

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!! please!!!

Thanks!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Book spreads

Been working on my spreads, a little feedback before I print would be great.

There are 2 versions of spread 2 because I don't really know what to do with it.

Thanks

-Edit- Added my cover to this

Cleaver pictogram

I found this ad while looking for some reference for my pictogram. It's some ad from German hat company that I thought nice, and really relates to what we are doing right now [or at least what I'm trying to do]. Isn't it really cleaver how they used simple difference in icon to communicate the importance of hat.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Kailie's New Pictograms

new pictograms

I changed from places to activity. I make a "healthy" shake everyday so I decided to show the process through my pictograms. I have 6. I'm thinking about getting rid of the first one or just having an empty cup without the milk carton? What do you guys think? Any suggestions?

Paul Rand UPS Logo for Kallie's reference

This is a great, simple graphic representation of a knot. We know all we need to know based on a few lines.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Pet-Peeves Revised

I revised all my pictograms here, and I am still going to investigate redoing the elevator one and switching it with a different pet-peeve, but I was just wondering if anybody had anything to say. Thanks

pictogram changes

here are the changes to everything except honeybear...

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Pet-Peeves....

OK. I don't know why these things have lines through them. But they really are solid images. All three I feel I am still trying to make cohesive with my next two, but I am having a bit of trouble. So, please let me know how people react. Thanks.

Pictograms #2

All 5! made changes to the car.

Tanks for the input last time!

New vs. old

Old mouth on top. New mouth on bottom.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Pictogram progress Part 2

okay, well how do we feel about these?

pictogram progress

so these are what I have thus far. I'm pretty happy with them. any questions, just ask!

Pictograms

Pictograms thus far. Still working out the other 2. Feedback would be great, Thanks!

Teeth

Hii, this is what I have so far. Need to know if these are too illustrative, or if they rule!

Thankyyy

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

pictograms

here are the beginnings of my pictograms. Any feedback would be great.

Thanks.

Syllabus

Graphic Design One
GD 200 01 Fall 2008

The Big Picture: This course will focus on developing and expanding your vocabulary as a graphic designer by exploring basic design elements (line, type, shape, texture) and principles (balance, contrast, composition, color) to create forms and concept. You will become familiar with the discipline of graphic design by producing images, symbols and systems and by investigating the use of research and writing as tools for visual communication.

Expectations: Each student will be required to keep a process notebook during the semester. This book will be used to document the students ideation and project development. All research, images, sketches and ideas should be recorded in a clear, concise manner for each project. The process book will be collected at the end of the semester and will count as one full project grade in your final evaluation.

You will also be responsible for assigned readings during the semester, and documenting your reaction to these readings. The readings are intended to further your knowledge and enrich your experience of the design field. These readings will be documented and turned in with your process book.

The Rules: Students are required to attend ALL class meetings and critiques. Unexcused absences, failure to show work in progress, and lack of consistent, professional and enthusiastic participation in class will result in a lower final grade.

Missing four classes will automatically result in an F for the class.

Each day a project is late will result in the reduction of a full-letter graded until the project is turned in.

Projects: The course will consist of 4 projects of varying difficulty, duration, and deliverables. Additionally, there will be several one-day workshops and intensive design sessions throughout the semester. Each project will involve individual and group critiques, lab work sessions, and final project presentation of deliverables.

Contact: Ryan Clifford ryan.d.clifford@gmail.com rclifford@mica.edu 410.340.8636

Office: Brown 308, Graduate Lab Office hours available by appointment

Grading Criteria:
1. Ability to research subject matter and apply it effectively and appropriately.
2. Creation of effective design solutions that communicates the intended message with sensitivity to context and target audience.
3. Design sophistication in your approach to projects.
4. Active participation in all critiques and classroom discussions.
5. All work completed following the specifications given.
6. All work handed in on time. Late work will receive a full-grade reduction each day late.
7. Documentation of process work.
8. Work in progress must be presented as printouts, not digitally. Get in the habit of looking at your work in the form it is intended to be seen in.

Project and final grades will be determined by a combination of the following:

Process (research, ideation, concept development, execution)
Design Development (variations, growth, risk, success of solution)
Presentation (clean, professionalism, craft, articulation of concepts)
Participation (attendance, active in class, participate in class discourse)

Students may resubmit ANY projects for reconsideration after revision. Successful revision could potentially raise your project grade by one letter. You may resubmit each project ONCE.

Must Haves:
x-acto knife and fresh #11 blades
cork backed metal ruler
design marker
double-sided graph paper
self-healing cutting mat
12 x 18 or larger adhesive: studio tac or spray mount (NO rubber cement)
black illustration board for project presentation
flashdrive, minimum 1 GB blank CDs + CD sleeves or jewel cases

Graphic Design One GD 200 01 Fall 2008

September
05 First class. Project 1.
12 Design development.
19 Full Class Critique. 9am to Noon.
26 Project 2

October
03 Design development.
10 Design development.
17 Full Class meeting, 9 am to Noon.
24 Project 3.
31 Full Class meeting, 9 am to Noon. Workshop.

November
07 Design development.
14 Full Class meeting, 9 am to Noon. Critique.
21 Full Class meeting, 9 am to Noon. Workshop.
28 Thanksgiving. No Class.

December
05 Project 4.
12 Project development.
19 Final class review.

This is a tentative schedule. Some adjustments may be necessary as the semester proceeds. Plan on meeting for final critique on December 19, 2008.

The Small Print: ADA Compliance Statement. In order to provide the highest quality educational experience for every student, MICA is committed to compliance with the ADA and Section 504. Any student who has (or suspects he or she may have) a physical, cognitive, or psychological disability and who wants to request accommodations must immediately schedule an appointment to meet with the Director of the Learning Resource Center, by calling the LRC at 410-225-2416. The LRC is MICA’s designated department for determining reasonable accommodations based on legal requirements and will provide the eligible student with an official Accommodation Verification letter for their instructors. Each semester the student must formally request accommodations from the LRC, the format of the Verification letters change each semester to ensure currency.

NOTE: Students with disabilities who want assistance during emergency evacuations must register with the LRC within the first week of each semester.

Health and Safety Compliance. MICA has developed policies and practices to ensure a healthful environment and safe approaches to the use of equipment, materials, and processes. It is the mutual responsibility of faculty and students to review health and safety standards relevant to each class at the beginning of each semester. Students should be aware of general fire, health, and safety regulations posted in each area and course specific policies, practices, and cautions. Students who have concerns related to health and safety should contact the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator. The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Quentin Moseley, may be reached at 410 462-7593 or by email at qmoseley@mica.edu.