BA (Hons) Graphics Year 1
Unit BA1b
Date: 04.04.16 to 15.04.16
Project: Event Magazine
The brief in a sentence
Design and create a 12 page magazine in response to an event that you have initiated or attended, the content comprising of your own original images and copy.
Context
This task is designed to enable you to further develop an appreciation of magazine design in its broadest sense. The project encourages experimental approaches to typographic design, use of image and layout, whilst developing appropriate computer software skills and introducing you to techniques of folding and formats. You should also show consideration of paper stocks to select one that best suits your magazine.
The challenge
You are to record an event (or series of events) in a comprehensive and exhaustive way. You are then required to edit the material you have produced. The edited material will form the basis of a magazine designed under the title of ‘Event’. You should be recording images (photography and illustration) and producing a written narrative, as both will be required as content for the magazine.
The audience
Will be determined by the subject matter that you choose and who you want to engage with it.
Things to consider
When dealing with extensive copy pay close attention to line length, paragraph styles, consistency of type sizes and the creation and use of a versatile grid system, become a perfectionist!
Assessment
For assessment, you will be required to submit the following:
• Final outcomes will include a 12 page magazine dummy and flat artwork
• Supporting body of written and visual research and development work including iterations of the magazine.
Date: 04.04.16 to 15.04.16
Project: Event Magazine
The brief in a sentence
Design and create a 12 page magazine in response to an event that you have initiated or attended, the content comprising of your own original images and copy.
Context
This task is designed to enable you to further develop an appreciation of magazine design in its broadest sense. The project encourages experimental approaches to typographic design, use of image and layout, whilst developing appropriate computer software skills and introducing you to techniques of folding and formats. You should also show consideration of paper stocks to select one that best suits your magazine.
The challenge
You are to record an event (or series of events) in a comprehensive and exhaustive way. You are then required to edit the material you have produced. The edited material will form the basis of a magazine designed under the title of ‘Event’. You should be recording images (photography and illustration) and producing a written narrative, as both will be required as content for the magazine.
The audience
Will be determined by the subject matter that you choose and who you want to engage with it.
Things to consider
When dealing with extensive copy pay close attention to line length, paragraph styles, consistency of type sizes and the creation and use of a versatile grid system, become a perfectionist!
Assessment
For assessment, you will be required to submit the following:
• Final outcomes will include a 12 page magazine dummy and flat artwork
• Supporting body of written and visual research and development work including iterations of the magazine.
Books
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Ambrose, G. & Aono-Billson, N. (2011) Approach & Language, AVA
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Bergstrom, B. (2008) Essentials of Visual Communication, Laurence King
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Marshall, M & Meachem, L. (2010) How to Use Images, Laurence King
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Johnson, M. (2002) Problem Solved, Phaidon
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Ingledew, J. (2011) The A-Z of Visual Ideas, Laurence King
- Twemlow, A. (2006) What is Graphic Design For?, Rotovision
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Jury, D. (2006) What is Typography? Rotovision
Periodicals
Computer Arts Creative Review Eye Magazine
Internet
http://www.designweek.co.uk http://www.creativereview.co.uk http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog http://typewi.se http://www.septemberindustry.co.uk http://www.trendlist.org http://typocircle.com/learn http://itsnicethat.com http://formfiftyfive.com http://www.designweek.co.uk http://www.dandad.org/ http://www.istd.org.uk/ http://www.ycn.org/
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