UNIT III: Vector

PROJECT:  Now blind, how we see the stars

OBJECTIVE: Technical: To gain a basic understanding of vector based digital imaging software (Illustrator) and using raster images within it.

Conceptual: To explore how images and text generate a range of ideas and emotions, and to better understand how design and text can be utilized to market and advertise particular products (outside and inside the art realm).

GOAL:  Make a data map from a topic that interests you

PROCESS: 

1.     Research Data.gov to find a dataset on a topic that interests you.

2.     Use the chart feature in Illustrator (or Excel) to get a quick visual of your data.  Do Not Use The Chart Tool In Your Final Piece.

3.     Sketch 5 different layouts or ways to represent your particular data set.  Look at the references for inspiration.

4.     Create a new Illustrator print document 8.5” x 11”.

5.     Using shapes, text, and lines, begin laying out your informations

6.     Remember to use rulers, guides, align, the grid, and snaps to help you arrange design elements. (Look for them in the View menu.)

7.     Consider the significance of the size and color of certain design elements when compared to others.

8.     Save your work and upload a jpg to the blog.

           

VOCABULARY: Type, Glyph, Typography, scale, size, proportion, context, serif, font, typeface, vector

REFERENCES: 

Edward Tufte - http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/

Infsthetics - http://infosthetics.com/ 

See Something Say Something - http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkingsf/with/5925793753/

Should I work for free? - http://www.shouldiworkforfree.com/

Infographics News - http://infographicsnews.blogspot.com/

US Govt. - http://www.data.gov/

DUE: 8/5/11

GRADING: 

TECHNICAL: (6pts) Did you compose text and images into a believable poster? Did you use the resolution, bit depth, and color mode the assignment called for?

AESTHETIC: (6pts)Are your final pieces compositionally balanced? Did you make good use of color? Does your piece lead the viewer’s eyes? Is it readable?

CONCEPTUAL: (6pts) Does your final piece address the theme in a clear way? Is the “whole more than the sum of its parts”? Does your final image address the themes proposed for this assignment?

RESPONSABILITY:  (6pts) Were you prepared for each class? Did you bring the rough sketches/ideas on the due date? Did you upload your image to the class blog on time? Did you work during work hours? PRESENTATION For your final critique you will have ten minutes to present your work, followed by ten minutes of feedback.  Items you should include in your presentation are your final piece, how you made it, your original sketches, what data you used, where the data came from, how the data was originally collected, and your motivation / concept for making this piece.  I recommend putting together a brief power point to show this information.