Program of Studies Cover

Due Date:
Four days

Project:
Using Adobe Illustrator, design a book cover for the Burlington High Program of Studies.

• Use type and shape to create visual impact and express an overall sense of academics and pride.
• It may include the school seal, and incorporate a list of all courses.
• Use simple shapes as design elements.

        
Objectives:

• Gain skill with the Type tools of Adobe Illustrator
• Apply your understanding of the principles of good graphic design:
  • Contrast
  • Balance
  • Repetition
  • Alignment
  • Proximity
• Communicate an idea through selection of appropriately expressive type.
• Arrange elements to maximize visual impact

Materials:
Adobe Illustrator

Requirements for Format:

• File Format: Illustrator EPS 
• Size: Letter (8.5 x 11")
• Orientation: Vertical (portrait)
• Color Mode: RGB
• Bleed to edge (no white border)
• May be created in any combination of red, black, and/or white
• NO CLIP ART may be used
• No copyrighted imagery may be used
• Convert all text to outline
• Save as: "programofstudies yourlastname.eps", in EPS format

 

• Must include "Burlington High School"
• Must include "Program of Studies"
• Must include "2021-2022"
• May include a list of all courses
• May include the school seal (EPS) (The school seal and a full list of courses will be shared with you via Google Drive.)
• Create TIF and JPG versions as well

Grading Criteria:

• CONCEPT
  • Looks academic
  • Inventiveness
• DESIGN
  • Well-Chosen Typeface(s)
  • Image has Visual Impact
  • Shows consideration of contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity, balance, positive and negative space
• CRAFTSMANSHIP
  • Skillful use of tools of Illustrator
• WORK HABITS / PERSONAL INVESTMENT

Tips to Get Started:
Consider what would be both appropriate and special for a publication of an academic nature.

Ask yourself how you can make students excited to get their hands on one of these publications? How can you use simple shape and text to energize the design?

Helpful Resources:
There are a number of Graphic Design books and magazines in Room 215. Use them for inspiration and tutorials.