S C H E D U L E

WEDNESDAY APRIL 30 - Group Discussion
1) Bring in (at least) 10 amazing posters, one image per 8.5x11

2) Present research/mood/inspiration board 1/2 completed and be prepared to pitch your idea to the class. Gather as much research material as possible. Be a sponge, be interested.

3) Bring in any sketch ideas you would like feedback on

4) Continue to bring in oped and book cover revisions 

- focus on making great work, not just improving your grade.

5) Help fellow students by suggesting other resources that could be of use with their poster project.
6) Begin building world lists in your sketchbook that relate to your poster project, jot down ideas that are stuck in your head, good and bad, regardless of whether you end up using them or not.  

REALITY CHECK IS ON SATURDAY MAY 3RD, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST RESOURCES FOR SPU STUDENTS TO SEE WHO IS A PART OF THE SEATTLE DESIGN SCENE. You don't necessarily have to show your portfolio, or talk to anyone, just come and check it out so that you know what to expect in the future when you are ready for portfolio feedback. I will be there on the early side (8.30 am)

MONDAY MAY 5

1) RESEARCH BOARD DUE (5 points) - 18 X 24 Cardboard or similar material covered with poster related images and inspiration. Board should include copy(words or phrases you plan to use and typeface exploration)
2) 10 Sketchbook pages  - *at least one page filled with random words lists relating to your poster project.
We will use these word lists in class to make various juxtapositions and metaphors and then create sketches in class based off of these associations. Have your word lists completed before you come to class.
3) Continue to bring in OPED and Book Cover refinements

WEDNESDAY MAY 7
1) Do you have a Tumbr? Today we are going to make one! Its never to early to start getting your work out there - bring your laptops, with scans of your thumbnails and sketches for the poster project.  Even if you already have a tumblr, you need to create one in class that will be specific to your design projects. Any questions, email me.
2) Bring in two pages of thumbnails and six refined sketch possibilities for the poster



MONDAY MAY 12
1) Six (or more) strong sketches and your page of process thumbnails - we will go over them in class together.
2) Complete 10 sketchbook pages [ 1 point] SUGGESTIONS: TRY USING PAPER CUTOUTS 
3) Vote whether to create a tumblr or to make a 3-version of poster on Wednesday
4) Continue to bring in OPED and Book Cover refinements 

WEDNESDAY MAY 14
1) In class: 2-D to 3-D to 2-D (extra credit)
2) Continue to bring in refinements for current project and past work

MONDAY MAY 19
1) Complete 10 sketchbook pages [ 1 point] TRY USING ACRYLIC PAINT
2) 1 Solid sketch direction with type - 20 variations with color
3) Continue to bring in OPED and Book Cover refinements 
4) Bring in 3-D Poster assignment with text on an 8.5x11 printout for extra credit points- Post on front board
****Small group and individual critiques
   
WEDNESDAY MAY 21
1) Bring in FULLSCALE version of poster tiled together on 8.5x11 printouts. Group crit
2) Continue to bring in OPED and Book Cover refinements 
   
MONDAY MAY 26 - MEMORIAL DAY - NO CLASS

WEDNESDAY MAY 28
1) Complete 10 sketchbook pages [ 1 point ] TRY USING COLLAGE - Best buddy

2) Poster revisions - individual crit

MONDAY JUNE 2

1) Bring in large-scale version of poster tiled together. Group crit
2) Complete 10 sketchbook pages [ 1 point ] TRY DRAWING FROM LIFE - Going somewhere
3) All final revisions of projects are due - This is when work will be picked to put in the hall display case. Bring in anything you would like to be considered.
 
WEDNESDAY JUNE 4
1) Poster Due [ 15 points ]

FINAL PRESENTATION

Tuesday 6/10 1-3 p.m.

1) Five-minute individual presentation to share your research on a professional designer, illustrator or artist of your choosing with the class. This can be the person you interviewed or someone else entirely. Rehearse your presentation ahead of time. Be prepared to show images and talk to the class about the images as well sharing the information you discovered. [ 10 points ]