P1: Process (due Sept 20)
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Introduction
You are designing a layout for a new print magazine that is focused on a specific topic area of your choosing.
Your first two projects explore print magazine layout design. This first project focuses on generating ideas and directions for your next project in which you will design the layout itself.
You will not be writing the article, just designing the layout for it.
P1: Process is worth 5% of your final grade.
Weekly instructions
This project spans multiple weeks. Please read the weekly instructions carefully.
From Sept 6 to Sept 13
The first week is for exploring a topic area and researching what exists.
- Collect three examples of print magazines or digital articles in a similar topic area.
- Compare the fonts, images, and layouts within an article from each example. Please include:
- A sketch of the similarities or differences in fonts.
- A sketch of the similarities or differences in images.
- A sketch of the similarities or differences in layouts.
- A comment describing each sketch.
Bring to your Sept 13 class
A series of sketchbook or separate pages containing:
- Three examples of print magazines or digital articles
- Sketches and comments on the similarities and differences in fonts, images, and layouts
We will chat about your deliverables in class.
From Sept 13 to Sept 20
This week is about generating the visual direction for your magazine layout.
- Based on the feedback from the last class, further explore magazines in your topic area (if necessary).
- Come up with an article concept. This will need to include:
- A title for your article
- Three sub-headings that will appear in your article
- Six high-resolution images (minimum 2200 x 1700 pixels) with citations
- Write a short rationale (max 200 words) for how your magazine will differentiate itself from the samples using visuals from your research and ideation process.
Assemble your process (from both weeks) series of letter-sized 8.5" (wide) by 11" (tall) PDF pages. Use headings and layout to effectively provide an overview of your process. Ensure the PDF:
- Shows the sketches clearly — if taking a photo, make sure there is good lighting.
- Uses the headings to help guide us through the process.
- Makes it possible for us to understand your case using supporting materials as appropriate.
Please also bring these materials to your next class.
Grading rubric
Grading for this project focuses on process and the presentation of process. Please email Andrew with any questions about the rubric.
| A | B | C | D/F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included the requested pieces (1 pt) | All requested materials have been completed and included. | One requested material — i.e. concept, rationale, examples, sketch comparisons — has not been completed and/or is not included. | Two requested materials — i.e. concept, rationale, examples, sketch comparisons — have not been completed and/or is not included. | |
| Effective rationale (2 points): 'Does it show and tell effectively?' | The rationale uses supporting artifacts effectively — i.e. images, quotes, process material, etc. — to present an easy-to-understand argument without extra, un-related materials. | The rationale uses supporting artifacts — i.e. images, quotes, process material, etc. — to present an easy-to-understand argument with some extra, un-related materials. | The rationale uses some supporting artifacts — i.e. images, quotes, process material, etc. — to present an understandable argument with some extra, un-related materials. | The rationale uses few supporting artifacts — i.e. images, quotes, process material, etc. — to present a confusing argument with materials that are not clearly related. |
| Polish (2 pts) | Headings and structure in the submission are used effectively to provide a clear overview of the process. | Headings and structure in the submission are used somewhat effectively to provide an understandable overview of the process. | Headings and structure are in the submission are used ineffectively, and provide a difficult to understand overview of the process. | |
Final submission requirements (Sept 20)
The final submission for P1 is all of your process as a series of letter-sized 8.5" (wide) by 11" (tall) PDF pages.
Your project submission is due to Canvas before your Sept 20 class.
Please make sure double-check all your submitted files and URLs to ensure they can be opened. We want to avoid late or problematic submission penalties whenever possible.