Album or Book Artwork -Submittal
What to hand in?
Album Artwork
1. Create a document with examples of ideas for your custom text. Insert Research into Portfolio
2. Sketch 3 possible considerations for the custom typography. Insert sketches into Portfolio
3. Sketch 3 possible considerations for the album cover Insert sketches into Portfolio
4. Turn in your two final designs as a pdf to Moodle.
5. Insert a .Png into your Portfolio
7. Reflect on your design process: write about how you accomplished your goal, what worked, what didn't, future applications from what you learned.
Book Cover Redesign
1. Brainstorm session of possible books to redesign
2. 2 Sketches of 2 different books. Remember to color and show the layout for all required parts.
3. Artwork for book covers. pdf to Moodle, Png to Portfolio
4. Reflection on project see prompt below.
5. Submit the link to your portfolio to Moodle.
Reflection Prompts:
How did you use the principles of design (contrast, balance, alignment, repetition, proximity) to create a visually engaging and cohesive front and back cover?
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What inspired your design choices, and how did you ensure that your artwork effectively represented the mood or theme of the album/book?
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How did you use typography to complement the imagery and reinforce the overall aesthetic of your design?
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What challenges did you face in designing both the front and back covers as a unified piece, and how did you address them?
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How did you ensure that your design remained functional and readable while still being visually creative?
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If you could revise one aspect of your design—such as color choices, typography, layout, or imagery—what would it be and why?