Project: Logo Design

Scenario: You are a designer working for a small graphic design studio. You have been assigned to develop a trademark for a new client.

Performance Objectives: (Things you will be able to learn...)
(Things the instructor will facilitate...)

• Manage work time effectively
• Identify, locate and access potential sources of information to solve technical problems
• Work cooperatively as well as independently
• Output files to a variety of printers
• Organize files and navigate through the hierarchical filing system
• Recognize your personal learning style
• Master new skills which are not included in the existing curriculum
• Inform your lab instructor of your progress
• Operate scanners correctly
• Use resources in the lab
• Maintain a positive attitude when computer issues arise
• Back up your files
• Use computers ethically and appropriately
  

Criteria (This is how well it has to be done...)

1. Manage work time effectively by...
   a) using a calendar or day planner
   b) filling out and turning in a weekly timesheet that indicates the date, time, tasks, billing hours, and hourly rate for the project.
   
   
2. Identify, locate and access potential sources of information to solve technical problems by...
   a) using online resources
   b) using technical manuals
   c) using help menus
   d) using the libraries
   e) using stock photos / clip art
   f) consulting faculty
   
   
3. Work cooperatively as well as independently by...
   a) sharing knowledge with others
   b) speaking kindly and considerately of others
   
   
4. Output files to a variety of printers by...
   a) choosing the correct printer
   b) filling out correct info in dialogue boxs
   
   
5. Organize files and navigate through the hierarchical filing system by...
   a) using logical naming conventions that will aid a person when doing a file search
   b) creating folders and sub folders
   c) using correct file extensions
   
   
6. Recognize your personal learning style by...
   a) determining how you learn. Are you a hands on person? auditory learner? Do you like to use tutorials? or Video Tapes?
   b) setting up a work schedule that accommodate your learning style. Are you a morning person? or evening?
   
   
7. Master new skills which are not included in the existing curriculum by...
   a) exploring new software and software menus
   b) read up on new and upcoming technology
   
   
8. Inform your lab instructor of your progress by...
   a) meeting with your instructor a minimum of once a week
   b) handing in your weekly time sheet to your instructor
   c) getting appropriate signoffs for projects
   d) filling out self assessment
   
   
9. Operate scanners correctly by...
   a) determining the correct scanning resolution, scale, color mode and lpi
   b) understanding different scanner capabilities and limitations
   
   
10. Use resources available in the lab by checking out CDs, Videos, Tutorials, and Technical Manuals
    
    
11. Maintain a positive attitude when computer issues arise by...
    a) looking at computer issues as a way of learning something new
    b) not complaining or pointing fingers but realizing that computer problems occur and it is the nature of the business
    
    
12. Back up your files by...
    a) saving extra copies of files on separate diskettes
    
    
13. Use computers ethically and appropriately by...
    a) not viewing pornographic material
    b) not using computers for chat sessions
    c) not using computers to play games
    d) not changing computer settings

Project Tasks:

1. Develop production schedule

2. Determine appropriate software applications to use

3. Develop final logo design

4. Get production manager to sign off on final black and white print out

5. Save all appropriate files with the correct extensions, put in the appropriate destination and supply to the client

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Last Updated: 09/15/00