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

Exam Prep Ideas

Skillshare

If you have completed all of your tasks AND responded to the feedback that yu were given, you should then look at attempting a new technique. This can be included in your Unit 2 presentation.

Skillshare is an online learning community for creators. 

www.skillshare.com/home
user: yls@thomasadams.net pass: Thomasadams1

Browse through the various classes:
Zines
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/design/Making-Your-First-Zine-From-Idea-to-Illustration/967918475?via=search-layout-grid

Posters
https://www.skillshare.com/search?query=poster

Drawing
https://www.skillshare.com/search?query=drawing

Vector and hand drawn
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/design/The-Play-Doh-Technique-Fun-Hand-made-Vectors-In-Illustrator/881059983?via=browse-popular-illustration-layout-grid

Evaluation for Unit 1

Link to the presentation is HERE

Objective

To conclude the units of work by evaluating your completed work for unit 1.

Task

Scroll through the slides for instructions and questions.
I have included all of the questions needed on the separate slides. Feel free to use more. 

Presentation

Add to the end of 

Checklist for assessment

Relevant screenshots of work, insightful observations about the completed work.

'A' grade example is HERE

Time needed

3 Hrs

Deadline

Thursday 29th of Jan.

Example of discussing the brief.
The set brief was to create a book cover for the Steinbeck novel 'Of Mice and Men'. The book was discussed and a proposition was drawn up. The main themes of the book include dreams and loneliness. The role of the design will be to communicate and hint at the theme and provide an enigma to stimulate the curiosity of the audience. The client has stipulated the size of the template.

Final Draft

Objective
To refine the design process once more.
To gain marks for assessment objective 2.

Task
Draw a pencil (or digital) design that is as close to what your final design will look like. Work at the same size as the final artefact.
Remember, this is the whole design not just the front. e.g. if you and making a book cover, include the spine and back.

Presentation
Sketchbook page or Photoshop onto GSlides.

You will be graded on
Slight changes in terms of refining your design. This could be moving text, changing the size of an element, altering the rendering of an aspect, etc etc.

Time needed
2 hrs

Deadline
TBC