Sketch out in your sketchbook or in on the computer if you feel comfortable...work in illustrator to come up with symbols that represent the five businesses that you researched for last class. These can be in rough format and as many symbols as you can. This is a sketching process...I would like to see effort but I'm not demanding a certain number per business. Don't settle on your first one because like the pictograms...your first idea isn't always your best one. Work through it that's part of the process of art. Think about the symbols and the reasons for shapes and numbers included in that shape.
Secondly, get started on brainstorming some associations for your second set of five businesses. These need to eventually have logotype (font) and a symbol. So start by coming up with a list of associations or things you could put in the logo and fonts to put them in / similar to what you did with the first set but just in the sketchbook...doesn't need to be translated to the computer if you don't gravitate that way. Start in on sketching out things/ideas and fonts that you might think would be interesting to communicate the overall feel of the business. I would like you to focus mostly on the first set for Thursday. This second set you'll have some time to work on...but I just would like to get the brain juices flowing on these as well.
Come prepared to have a work day in class on Thursday.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
GRADING SCALE
Hey guys,
I just wanted to let you know that I realized that my grading scale in the syllabus is screwed up. I adhere to the Union standard scale which is as follows:
GRADING
All assignments will be assessed on a 100 pt scale. Grade equivalents are established via school catalogue and are as follows:
95 to 100 A
94 to 85 B
84 to 75 C
74 to 65 D
65 to 0 F
Sorry for any confusion...remember this blog also acts in conjunction with the syllabus. / Also thank you to a certain person for mentioning this early on...I apologize I'm just now getting a chance to check it out.
I just wanted to let you know that I realized that my grading scale in the syllabus is screwed up. I adhere to the Union standard scale which is as follows:
GRADING
All assignments will be assessed on a 100 pt scale. Grade equivalents are established via school catalogue and are as follows:
95 to 100 A
94 to 85 B
84 to 75 C
74 to 65 D
65 to 0 F
Sorry for any confusion...remember this blog also acts in conjunction with the syllabus. / Also thank you to a certain person for mentioning this early on...I apologize I'm just now getting a chance to check it out.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
ASSIGNMENT 5 - Tues, Feb. 24
SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT:
Do some digging around in the yellow-pages and find 10 businesses that look like they need help and or look interesting. Select them out and write them down in your sketchbook along with their contact information. Next take five of those businesses and make a graphically designed layout in Illustrator with all the words that you would associate with that business. Please do this in fonts that somehow match with the theme or tone of this business. Similar to the feelings - range that was discussed in class. These five pages should be then printed on 8.5x11 and pasted into your sketchbook.
EX.
Gateway Tire - tires, rims, tread, black, rolling, car jack, bolts, screws, stranded, help, money, silver, etc. (then imagine this on a cool layout and repeat five times)
Remember to keep in mind the ideas of balance, symmetry, asymmetry, value, contrast, line, proximity, how your eye travels around the page and most importantly white space!
Do some digging around in the yellow-pages and find 10 businesses that look like they need help and or look interesting. Select them out and write them down in your sketchbook along with their contact information. Next take five of those businesses and make a graphically designed layout in Illustrator with all the words that you would associate with that business. Please do this in fonts that somehow match with the theme or tone of this business. Similar to the feelings - range that was discussed in class. These five pages should be then printed on 8.5x11 and pasted into your sketchbook.
EX.
Gateway Tire - tires, rims, tread, black, rolling, car jack, bolts, screws, stranded, help, money, silver, etc. (then imagine this on a cool layout and repeat five times)
Remember to keep in mind the ideas of balance, symmetry, asymmetry, value, contrast, line, proximity, how your eye travels around the page and most importantly white space!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Day After Critique....
Hey guys...
Your assignment is to rest up and enjoy the day after critique. Good job today. Keep up the hard work. I'll see you on class on Thursday. Don't forget to bring some sort of push pins to hang up your work.
Thanks,
Professor Eckley
Your assignment is to rest up and enjoy the day after critique. Good job today. Keep up the hard work. I'll see you on class on Thursday. Don't forget to bring some sort of push pins to hang up your work.
Thanks,
Professor Eckley
Monday, February 16, 2009
Career Services...Your Friends
Hey guys...
Here is an update from the Career Services Department. I suggest that you make friends with these people. They can get you hooked up in bigger and better ways than just you alone facing the real world. If you get a chance please make an effort to think about attending one of these events.
Career Services News At a Glance
1 - Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills Workshop! - February 16
2 - Résumé In A Day - February 19
3 - Getting the most from the Job Fair: Job Fair Tips Walk-in Assistance - February 23
4 - DMS Seminar - February 24
5 - Thinking Outside the Box: A Career Outside My Major...Is It Possible? - February 26
6 - Student Teacher Seminar - February 26
Job Market 2009
All Union students seeking quality internships and full-time employment leading to career development and advancement are encouraged to attend the Job Market 2009. This is a FREE event to all students.
Date: The Job Market 2009 will be held Thursday, March 5th
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Rising Stars Reception begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Lambuth University
For important information on upcoming workshops to prepare you for the Job Market 2009, please visit the Career Services calendar of events located at
http://www.uu.edu/studentservices/careerservices/calendarofevents.htm. For more details on participating companies, Visit http://www.tjmfair.com!
Also, to pre-register to attend the Job Market 2009, simply contact Career Services at 661.5421 or stop by the department which is located on the west end of Penick. We look forward to seeing you!
Here is an update from the Career Services Department. I suggest that you make friends with these people. They can get you hooked up in bigger and better ways than just you alone facing the real world. If you get a chance please make an effort to think about attending one of these events.
Career Services News At a Glance
1 - Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills Workshop! - February 16
2 - Résumé In A Day - February 19
3 - Getting the most from the Job Fair: Job Fair Tips Walk-in Assistance - February 23
4 - DMS Seminar - February 24
5 - Thinking Outside the Box: A Career Outside My Major...Is It Possible? - February 26
6 - Student Teacher Seminar - February 26
Job Market 2009
All Union students seeking quality internships and full-time employment leading to career development and advancement are encouraged to attend the Job Market 2009. This is a FREE event to all students.
Date: The Job Market 2009 will be held Thursday, March 5th
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Rising Stars Reception begins at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Lambuth University
For important information on upcoming workshops to prepare you for the Job Market 2009, please visit the Career Services calendar of events located at
http://www.uu.edu/studentservices/careerservices/calendarofevents.htm. For more details on participating companies, Visit http://www.tjmfair.com!
Also, to pre-register to attend the Job Market 2009, simply contact Career Services at 661.5421 or stop by the department which is located on the west end of Penick. We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
ASSIGNMENT 4 - Tuesday
CRITIQUE!!! Be ready to critique with your assignment under glass. Dress up for the presentation. Get a clip frame that is proportional to assignment / this must have a black background. Don't forget about your vocab test - first thing Tuesday.
ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS:
11x17 format
Printed on b&w printer or color (your choice)
Artfully arrange / in sequence. Must be able to be read. In layout of poster try to stay away from boring humdrum layout. Think and lean toward the principles of asymmetry or if there is exacting balance contained within the design please explain why.
Include a 500 word written summary of the design choices that you made in the project and why you made them.
Professor Eckley
ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS:
11x17 format
Printed on b&w printer or color (your choice)
Artfully arrange / in sequence. Must be able to be read. In layout of poster try to stay away from boring humdrum layout. Think and lean toward the principles of asymmetry or if there is exacting balance contained within the design please explain why.
Include a 500 word written summary of the design choices that you made in the project and why you made them.
Professor Eckley
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
SHOUT OUT
Hey guys,
If anyone reads this before class tomorrow. Please bring a digital camera if you have one. We will be doing an in class activity where you will need one.
Thanks!
Prof. Eckley
If anyone reads this before class tomorrow. Please bring a digital camera if you have one. We will be doing an in class activity where you will need one.
Thanks!
Prof. Eckley
DeadlineS...Oh, My.
The deadline to submit an application for an Undergraduate Research Grant is Friday, February 13. Go to http://www.uu.edu/programs/urp/ for more information and to obtain an application.
The website for submitting abstracts for the Union University Scholarship Symposium is now live at https://www.uu.edu/events/uuss/call/ The deadline for submitting abstracts is March 23.
You might be asking...what can I do as a designer for this? There's a lot actually. We'll talk about it in class.
Prof. Eckley
The website for submitting abstracts for the Union University Scholarship Symposium is now live at https://www.uu.edu/events/uuss/call/ The deadline for submitting abstracts is March 23.
You might be asking...what can I do as a designer for this? There's a lot actually. We'll talk about it in class.
Prof. Eckley
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Internship List
Hey guys,
Here is a good site to check out for internships on a national scene. Lists them from A-Z. There's a lot out there...take a look where you could be at for the summer.
http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicdesigninternships.html
Prof. Eckley
Here is a good site to check out for internships on a national scene. Lists them from A-Z. There's a lot out there...take a look where you could be at for the summer.
http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicdesigninternships.html
Prof. Eckley
ASSIGNMENT 3 - Thursday, Feb. 12
Due Thursday: Play around in illustrator / push as many buttons as you can in an assignment. Make a world / make a poster / just make something. Really see how many buttons / tools you can incorporate into the piece. Don't worry about it being beautiful or even functional. Have some fun with this. When finished print and paste into your sketchbook.
SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT: Find 10 images of pictographs / symbols / icons. See if you get any weird ones. You'll be surprised. Paste these into your sketchbook as well.
SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT: Find 10 images of pictographs / symbols / icons. See if you get any weird ones. You'll be surprised. Paste these into your sketchbook as well.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
FYI
Just an FYI...I've been informed by your classmates that Hobby Lobby and Books a Million seem to be out of the 8.5x11 sketchboooks. Please go the next size up which I believe is 11x14 so you can easily fit your 8.5x11 printed pages easily. Thanks.
Professor Eckley
Professor Eckley
ASSIGNMENT 1 - Tues, 10th
DUE TUESDAY - Bring 8.5 x11 sketchbook, hard bound to class in black or blue. You can find these at Hobby Lobby and or Books-A-Million. In the sketchbook have a map of "things you are attracted to" / "visual likes." Make this map on 8.5x11 / printed on the black and white printer. Make it fun and visually interesting. Be sure to experiment with InDesign. Push a few buttons and have some fun exploring the program. I'm attaching a few photos of other mind maps just for ideas of what they can look like.
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