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GRDSN 113: Design Projects II

Project: Black and White Newspaper Ad

Terminology: Account Executive, Comprehensive, FPO

Resources:Graphic Design Solutions by Robin Landa

Exercises: TBA

Performance Objectives: (Things you will be able to learn...) and Criteria: (This is how well it has to be done...)

Instructions: Select a score for each outcome below based on the following scale...
0= Clearly does not demonstrate competency.
1= Demonstrates basic understanding of competency.
2= Demonstrates clear understanding of competency.
3= Demonstrates competency with clarity, uniqueness and depth.
4= Demonstrates competency at a professional work level.

1. Meet deadline by delivering the roughs and final comprehensive black and white newspaper ad on the stated date 0 1 2 3 4

2. Respect the client's point of view by speaking in a polite manner and asking questions when it is appropriate.

0 1 2 3 4

3. Attend and participate in all meetings set by the client by showing up on time and attending all meetings held by the client. 0 1 2 3 4

4. Pay absolute attention to detail by...

  • checking letter spacing

  • checking spelling and grammar

  • checking punctuation

0 1 2 3 4

5. Follow instructions by... reading over the material on the web, checking email and listening carefully at each meeting.

0 1 2 3 4

6. Produce visual elements that are appropriate / effective in representing the client / product / services that..

  • represent the company, service or product in a positive way

  • communicate the mood, spirit and/or theme of the company and product

  • do not offend people

0 1 2 3 4

7. Craft each visual element with an attention to detail by...

  • kerning type and setting the leading

  • crafting bezier curves accurately

  • not distorting imagery in the final comprehensive black and white newspaper ad

0 1 2 3 4

8. Act, speak and ask questions in a professional manner by...

  • looking as if you are prepared to work,

  • speaking politely and respectfully of others and the work at hand

  • asking appropriate questions

  • having a positive attitude

  • having a sense of humor

  • using appropriate body language

  • focusing on the conversation at hand

0 1 2 3 4

9. Maintain a positive attitude in the face of discouragement by looking at problems as an opportunity to learn something new.

0 1 2 3 4

10. Meet stated quality expectations in projects, activities and information / copy requirements by including all copy, logo and other elements supplied by the client on the comprehensive ad.

0 1 2 3 4

11. Deliver final digital files to the client by placing the files on the server and in the correct folder.

0 1 2 3 4

 

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