Comp 2 - Conventions of the form

Objective 
To increase your understanding of the elements needed to create a successful artefact. The 'form' relates to the artefact that you are making for Comp 2. Graphics products have various 'forms': game covers, packaging, magazines etc.
Task 
In any medium you wish (by hand in your sketchbook, Google presentation etc), annotate one or more examples of artefacts to indicate the elements that are typical included.

If you find that there is not much on a single digipak or book cover, use a few different examples - especially if you are aiming for an A or B.

You will get more marks for your own research (Wem library?) But if you are struggling for Children's book spreads there is a link HERE 


Checklist for assessment 
Every element included and a clear, presentation.

Example
Frankie has produced a clear version on children's books HERE

Time needed 
2 hrs

Comp 2 - Case Study 1

Objectives

To further your understanding of graphic communication practitioners

Task

Using the web, research and present a case study about a designer/illustrator of your choice. Choose somebody who you could possibly be influenced by when you come to create your own illustrations.
There is a good list next to my door. Or look on THIS pinboard I lovingly created.

The contents of the case study could include:

1. Biography - Include a few images from the designer's back catalogue and some interesting historical information. (Read, digest and then write your findings. Do not copy and paste information from the web.)
2. Take a number of typical examples and write about why they are characteristic of the designer.
3. Research to see if you can find instances where the designers' trademarks live on today. What modern design references the designer you are researching?
4. Consider the context. What other designers were working at the same time?
5. Using photos or drawings that you created yourself or images from the web, emulate the style of the designer that you are researching and create a version or your own.

Checklist for assessment

Relevant images, in-depth research your own words (no copy and paste), accurate emulation.

Time needed

5 hours

Deadline

TBC

Comp 2 - New and Old Pinboards

Task
Make your new Comp II boards. 'Similar artefacts' and 'Subject Matter.' (Unless you are sure that you know what you are doing, you won't be able to fill these yet.)  
Continue to fill your 'Inspiration' and 'Type' boards.
When they have 30+ pins, screenshot and put on your presentation.

Make a new presentation.

Task:
Create a new Google Presentation.
Title it - Comp 2 [name] GCSE Graphics
Share it with danhaycocks@me.com