Objective

To be inspired by award-winning graphic design. To become familiar with graphic design publications. To survey current trends in photography, illustration, advertising and design. To use blogs as a reflection tool.

• See instructions for starting a blog
• See instructions on how to scan in C138
• See instructions on scanning and resolution
• See instructions for scanning printed pieces

Description

Research, scan and collect examples of good graphic design from Parkland library's resources and post them on your blog. Consider the following categories (call numbers are listed for your convenience):

• Graphic Design (NC 970-1890)
• Web Design (TK 5105)
• Illustration (NC 970-1890)
• Photography (TR 6-822)
• Advertising (HF 5821-6201)
• Typography (Z 243-250)

Pay particular attention to these periodicals (graphic design students are allowed to check out periodicals):

• Adbusters
• CMYK
• Communication Arts
• DG (Design Graphics)
• Graphis
• How
• ID
• Lüzer's Archive
• PDN (Photo District News)
• Print

Also pay particular attention to these annuals (current volume is on reserve):

• Art Director's Annual
• Graphis Design Annual
• Typography: The Annual of the Type Directors' Club

Extra credit: Feel free to purchase other magazines or books at local book stores. Keep your eyes open for potential reference materials wherever you go. Collect printed pieces, postcards, packaging, T-shirts or anything that you are attracted to. Take pictures or scan your pieces and post them to your blog.

Procedure

1. Visit Parkland library's reserve section, periodicals and/or stacks every week. Scan and print designs that you are drawn to.
2. Post your research in your blog every week. In your blog entry, be prepared to discuss about what specifically attracted you to the pieces in your collection (download the vocabulary wheel ). Be sure to cite the source of your scan. Specific weekly discussion topics may be announced in class.
3. Read the post(s) of the team members in your assigned group. Post a response to their post on their blog.

Important: This is a graded assignment. Spelling, grammar, clarity of thought and adherence to assignment specifications will count towards your grade.

Schedule

Your initial post is due Thursday at 11:55pm every week. You must also respond to your team members' posts by Saturday at 11:55pm.

Note: Credit will be given each week only if both parts of the assignment are completed on time.