Sophomore Reviews (Schedule + Room Numbers)

Please check your corresponding room assignments and suggested time of pin up for the Sophomore Reviews next week. Students presenting after lunch (1:30-3:00) can setup in Rm 103 anytime after 10:30am.

Professionally printed/bound process book and final DVD must be ready by start of your time slot. Late work will not be accepted. **Please dress professionally for your final review.

Week 16 Day 2 (Wednesday, Dec 8) - Homework

1. Continue assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects and refining projects 1-3. 

2. Complete course evaluation for Design Tech (log on with your 4x4 at http://eval.ou.edu)

Process book and projects due next week during Sophomore Reviews (Dec 15 + 16)

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I plan on covering motion design and interactive design exercises next semester in Visual Communications II, prepare to use additional software such as Dreamweaver, Flash Catalyst, After Effects/Apple Motion (plan to acquire these programs accordingly)

Have a restful winter break!

Week 16 Day 1 (Tuesday, Dec 6) - Homework

1. Continue assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects and refining projects 1-3. 

2. Complete course evaluation for Design Tech (log on with your 4x4 at http://eval.ou.edu)

Completing all of your fall 2011 evaluations will automatically enter you into a drawing to win one of three Apple iPad 2.

Process book and projects due next week during Sophomore Reviews (Dec 15 + 16)

Week 15 Day 2 (Thursday, Dec 1) -Homework

1. Continue assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects and refining projects 1-3.

2. Complete course evaluation for Design Tech (log on with your 4x4 at http://eval.ou.edu)

Completing all of your fall 2011 evaluations will automatically enter you into a drawing to win one of three Apple iPad 2.

Week 15 Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 29) - Homework

1. Begin assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects.

**Download process book guidelines and project list for design technology and on the d2l.

2. Continue to refine and improve projects 1-3 in preparation for development of process book. Any relevant and effective improvements made to projects will positively affect process book grade.

Web Basics - Resources

WEB DOMAIN + HOSTING

If interested in purchasing a custom web domain with hosting space, I recommend 1and1.com. The Linux 1&1 beginner hosting package costs $4.99 a month---that package includes 1 web domain; 50 GB web space; 250 e-mail accounts; 

All OU Student have a school assigned web sub-domain and 1 GB worth of server space. Find Hosting website with portfolio.ou.edu instructions here (*you must grant public permissions for all files/folders for others to see your site with a password)

HANDOUTS
Web Design Basics

InDesign Interactivity Demo Handout

960 grid system (great resource for grid templates)

Week 13 Day 2 (Thursday, Nov 17) - Homework

1. Continue to refine and improve projects 1-3 in preparation for development of process book. 

2. Complete InDesign Exercise (for Nov 17)

a) Create a 10 page document in InDesign, Letter sized, Landscape orientation, facing pages, use either 5 or 7 columns

b) Using and applying Masters, add a footer to all pages that contains your first and last name and current page number.

c)  First page must have 9 different images. All images must be placed into a consistently sized square frame, and aligned/distributed evenly in a 3x3 grid structure.

d) On pages 2-10, place 1-2 images and 1 paragraph of lorem ipsum text on each page (one large image, one small close up image). Layout structure of image and text should be consistent throughout all pages.

e) Submit PDF of final document to "InDesign Exercise (nov 17) Submission" Dropbox folder by the start of next class, Tuesday, Nov 22 at 4:30pm.

Week 13 Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 15) - Homework

Refine and improve projects 1-3 in preparation for development of process book. Introduction to various InDesign tools and techniques as well as web basics will be introduced in the coming weeks.

Week 12 Day 2 (Thur, Nov 10) Homework

Final Critique for Project 3 will take place next class, Tuesday, Nov 15 at 4:30pm.

What to submit:

1. Print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all months. **Write your full name on the back in PENCIL. Pin to wall by Tuesday at 4:30pm. Projects pinned after 4:30pm will be marked down as late.

2. Prepare a digital presentation (to be created in powerpoint or InDesign) of your entire process from project 3; digital presentation to be used in final critique in order to concisely document and discuss progress through each phase of project 3. If you want to use Powerpoint, you can download a template ppt file and example PDF from the D2L. Digital PDF of digital presentation must be loaded to instructor station by 4:30pm.

2. CD with project 3 files (organized as followed below:)

Proj 3 files must be organized, labeled and structured accordingly to chart below. Please only include files listed below.

CD must be submitted to instructor by end of class session (CDs submitted after 7:20pm will be marked as late). Late work will be subjected to penalties.

Week 12 Day 1 (Thursday, Nov 8) - Homework

1. Begin creative development for version 4 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 4:

• Visual Poem area should explore a complimentary relationship between typography and object based imagery 
• Explore ways to join and unify the visual poem with the calendar text components in order to achieve a fluid composition
• Colors allowed: CMYK color mode

Final critique will take place next week, Tuesday, Nov 15.

Week 11 Day 2 (Thursday, Nov 3) - Homework

1. Continue creative development for version 3 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 3:

• Visual Poem area should explore the modification and merging between your object based imagery (explored in version 1) and typography study (explored in version 1) components 
• Explore ways to join and unify the visual poem with the calendar text components in order to achieve a fluid composition
• Colors allowed: Black, white, plus 1 CYMK color

Additional ideas to consider:

• Analyze use of typographic and object based imagery with regards to basic design principles. 
• Composition should be evocative and rich--bring powerful imagery, memories feelings to mind
• Calendar system (day, month weeks) should indicate a VISUAL passing of time. 
• Stereotypical scenes or event of each month and/or literal depictions of your text passage is strongly discouraged

Version 3 review will take place next week. Print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review next class session Tuesday, Nov 8.

Design Is History

DesignIsHistory.com started out as a grad thesis project for Dominic Flask. Created as a helpful resource for new designers and students, Design Is History gives viewers a concise overview of various milestones from design history, highlighting important design movements and influential designers that have shaped the evolution of design.

Week 11 Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 1)- Homework

Begin creative development for version 3 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 3:

• Visual Poem area should explore the modification and merging between your object based imagery (explored in version 1) and typography study components (explored in version 1) 
• Explore ways to join and unify the visual poem with the calendar text components in order to achieve a cohesive and fluid composition
• Colors allowed: Black, white, plus 1 CYMK color

Additional ideas to consider:

• Analyze use of typographic and object based imagery with regards to basic design principles. 
• Composition should be evocative and rich--bring powerful imagery, memories feelings to mind
• Calendar system (day, month weeks) should indicate a VISUAL passing of time. 
• Stereotypical scenes or event of each month and/or literal depictions of your text passage is strongly discouraged

Version 3 review will take place next week. Print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review Tuesday, Nov 8, 4:30pm.

Week 10 Day 2 (Thursday, Oct 27) : Homework

Begin creative development for version 2 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 2: Visual Poem area should consist of poetry typography (poem, lyric, literary passage, etc) only for two-thirds of document + calendar info area (name of month, days of week/month) restricted to remaining one-third of document, vertical orientation, only black/white (no grayscale) allowed.

Explore ways in which your typeface selection, size, weight, leading/tracking, can be interpreted as expressive typography. Your poetic type should effectively communicating the message of the season, month and poet. It is discouraged to rely solely on a literal depiction of your text passage or mimic the visual structure produced in your previous image only studies.

Version 2 review will take place next class session. Black + white print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review Tuesday, Nov 1, 4:30pm.

Inspiration: Title Sequence

Unofficial title sequence for The Adventures of Tintin film designed and created by James Curran. Illustrations in title sequence feature clever transitions between various characters and relevant imagery from the full comic book series.

Week 10 Day 1 (Tuesday, Oct 25) : Homework

Continue creative development for version 1 of project 3. Black + white print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review Thursday, Oct 27, 4:30pm.

Guidelines for version 1: Visual Poem area should consist of imagery** only (for two-thirds of document) + calendar info area (name of month, days of week/month restricted to remaining one-third of document), vertical orientation, only black/white allowed.

**All imagery used must be copyright free.

Illustration Inspiration

Hero Design

James Gulliver Hancock - All the Buildings in NYC

Week 9 Day 2 (Thursday, Oct 20) - Homework

Begin creative development for version/part 1 of project 3. Keep in mind the following guidelines for part 1: Image only (for two-thirds of document) + calendar info (month, days of week, days text restricted to remaining one-third of document), vertical orientation, only use black/white.

Imagery used in this project must be copyright free. Incorporating a variety of different mediums, drawings, ink/brushwork, cut/torn paper, photographs, masks, scans, found imagery should be considered in this image inspired phase of the project. Consider how your composition of imagery evokes the expressive qualities of your found text passage/poem/lyric.

As a group you are to develop a consistent calendar system that indicates the passing of time through an entire year. Consider how the various types of information such as day, month, week can be revealed clearly.

Review of version 1 of Project 3 test print for all months per group is due next Thursday, Oct 27, 4:30pm.

Color Resources

**Although color will not be incorporated into your project 3 until part 3, it is important you explore ways color can communicate information in your calendars.

Color Lovers - Color Inspiration + Community

Color in Motion by Claudia Cortes

Color Jack

Week 9 Day 1 (Oct 18) - Homework

1. Select your group members (there will be one group of three students), then figure out who will be responsible for the Winter(Dec, Jan, Feb), Spring(Mar, Apr, May), Summer (June, July, Aug), Autumn(Sept, Oct, Nov) month by the end of class today.

2. Based on your assigned season, find a quote, lyric, poem, or literary passage (between 3-4 lines in length) that relates to your months. This text selection should serve as a starting point for your conceptual studies and exploration in image development of your calendar months.

3. Construct a mood board, of images, colors, textures that relate to your chosen text passages. This mood board should serve as inspiration for your visual language/style within your calendar pages.

Both your selected text and mood boards will be reviewed during the next class session, Thursday, Oct 20.