GRDSN 125: Computer Illustrations for a Newsletter

Scenario:

You are a graphic designer working for an advertising agency. You have been asked to make several illustrations for the Cherry Tree Senior Living newsletter that is included with this brief. Read the copy carefully and decide which images would be the best communicators of the message's intent. You may scan and trace your drawing in Illustrator or use the Wacom tablet and draw it freehand. The images will be vector so they can be resized easily just in case the copy changes with length or position. This is a 2 color job. Place your illustrations into the InDesign file on the server in the proper folder. Print out the pages in color and mount them on black mat board with a a 2 inch border and tissue. The Indesign file is located on the Graphic Design server.

Instructions: Select a score for each outcome below based on the following scale:

0= Failed to meet any expectations.
1= Applied minimal effort.
2= Performed to a level required.		 3= Applied extra effort to meet expectations.
4= Exceeded all expectations.

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

  1. Meet deadlines by delivering the project on the stated date. 0 4

  2. Use two colors. 0 1 2 3 4

  3. Create vector illustrations. 0 1 2 3 4

  4. Communicate the message with the artwork. 0 1 2 3 4

  5. Create artwork that is aesthetically pleasing. 0 1 2 3 4

  6. Follow directions. 0 1 2 3 4

  7. Show up to class on time. 0 1 2 3 4

  8. Draw so that someone can tell what your idea represents. 0 1 2 3 4

  9. Keep your work clean. 0 1 2 3 4

  10. Put your files in the correct folder on the server. 0 1 2 3 4

  11. Mount the work professionally. 0 1 2 3 4


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