Thursday, September 25, 2014

Project 2: Illustrative Narrative Project

Description:
Construct a unique and distinct illustrative narrative that explains the relationship between 5 different fruits and/or vegetables. Narrative should be information driven by data, statistics, measurable documentation. Conceptual should be influenced by social/cultural/economical associations with food (i.e. recipe, type of cuisine, farming/harvest schedule, country of origin, etc)

Objective:
+ Demonstrate illustration best practices in regards to analog and digital image making.
+ Utilize communication design strategies to visualize data comparisons, relationships, systems.
+ Apply design fundamentals and principles to aide in creative problem solving.
+ Evaluate appropriate and effective methods and mediums for illustrative storytelling and information design.

 Specifications:
+ Final delivery may be print or screen based. Acceptable examples include maps, diagrams, animations, symbol/icon
system, editorial layout, interface/app design, digital installation, supergraphics, packaging design).
+ Must use at least two or more software within the Adobe Creative Suite.
+ All graphics and artwork must be original and/or copyright free.
+ May use text and typography within your illustrative narrative.
+ Overall narrative must be clarified and unique.

Deadlines:
Concept Phase: Mindmaps and 20 (5”x5”) thumbnail sketches due Tuesday Oct 7, 8:30am

Midpoint Critique: Rough digital render/print out of Illustrative Narrative Project due Thursday, Oct 30, 8:30am. Tuesday, Oct 28, 8:30am

Final Critique: Final render/print out and process work of Illustrative Narrative due Tuesday, Nov 11, 8:30am.

Grading criteria:
Communication—30% of project
Design Aesthetics—30% of project
Innovation—10% of project
Technical Skill—20% of project
Process—10% of project

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