Objective
To get you to work fast prior to scamping your own work.
To further understand the part white space and layout plays in a graphic artefact.
To further understand the part white space and layout plays in a graphic artefact.
To become aware of how designers balance elements on a page.
Task
Gather a range of similar artefacts. By 'similar artefacts' we mean book covers and internal book illustrations. This can be via Pinterest, Google or your own examples.
Draw them in your sketchbook. NO rulers.
(It is customary for students to go for the more simple illustrations as this will be somewhat easier. Unfortunately, if you do this, you will undoubtedly end up with boring pages. Don't go for easy.)
Gather a range of similar artefacts. By 'similar artefacts' we mean book covers and internal book illustrations. This can be via Pinterest, Google or your own examples.
Draw them in your sketchbook. NO rulers.
(It is customary for students to go for the more simple illustrations as this will be somewhat easier. Unfortunately, if you do this, you will undoubtedly end up with boring pages. Don't go for easy.)
Pay close attention to the light and dark tones—allow your brain to 'threshold' the greys in to either light or dark tones. See my measly example above.
The images above are of magazines - not book covers, or CD Digipaks or Children's book covers but you get the gist.
Remember, you can to look at my PINBOARDS if you are struggling for examples...
The images above are of magazines - not book covers, or CD Digipaks or Children's book covers but you get the gist.
Remember, you can to look at my PINBOARDS if you are struggling for examples...
Presentation
See my example above.
Checklist for assessment
20 examples.
Time needed
Three hours.
Deadline
Start of lesson, Friday 10th Feb 2017
See my example above.
Checklist for assessment
20 examples.
Time needed
Three hours.
Deadline
Start of lesson, Friday 10th Feb 2017
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