Project 2: Instructional Diagram

Description:
Create an instructional diagram that teaches a focused target audience how to complete a specific task. The overall goal of the project is to communicate a concise and clear set of instructions, in the format of an illustrative poster, that explains the essential parts and operations of a chosen task.

Objectives:
+ To gain experience with vector based drawing tools and techniques.
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions.

Specifications:
Size: Tabloid sized (11" x 17") white paper
Media: Photographs, photomontage used as drawing references. The assembly of your final composition must be done using Adobe Illustrator. Limited color use allowed.
Text: Title must be set in Franklin Gothic Bold 36pt or larger; all other text, if used, should be kept to a minimum (phrases + labels) and must be set in Franklin Gothic. You may not illustrate your own typeface.

Timeline + Deadlines:
Conceptual Brainstorming: Brainstorm 5 possible tasks in sketchbook due Monday, Oct 7 8:30am.
Thumbnail Sketches: Create 5 different + distinct layout sketches (each) for chosen task due Wednesday, Oct 9, 8:30am.
Project 2 Midpoint Group Crit: Choose best task and generate components in full sized layout due Monday, Oct 28, 8:30am.
Project 2 Final Critique: Printed comp and all process work due Monday, Nov 4, 8:30am.

Grading criteria (projects averaged into 50% of overall course grade)
Process (Brainstorming, Sketches, Layout, Refinement)—20%
Technical Skill—30%
Aesthetics & Communication—50%

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