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.
• Must include "Burlington High School"
• Must include "Program of Studies"
• Must include "2023-2024"
• May include a list of all courses
• May include the school seal (EPS)

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 (Keep a copy with all type.)
• Save as: "programofstudies yourlastname.eps", in EPS format
• Submit as EPS, PDF, TIF, and JPG (5 MB)
  

(See the instructor for an editable EPS of the school seal. You can check the online Program of Studies for a list of all courses.)

Grading Criteria:

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

Tips to Get Started:

Consider what would be both appropriate and special for an academic publication.

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.