1. TECHNICAL: Project and all exercises/thumbnails/additional documents saved appropriately and in the correct dropbox folder (01_yourname_final.pdf) This means the original comp file in psd, ai or indd/ a jpg for web, and a pdf for print. Those three files in the finals dropbox
2. TECHNICAL: The canvas size is one of the appropriate dimensions for final output and all elements are proper resolution and proportions
3. TECHNICAL: files properly packaged and organized, layers are labeled, everything is saved in the correct format
4. TECHNICAL: Correct color profile and proper use of color elements (swatches created)
5. TECHNICAL: Not any extra pixels, no strange curves, geometry isn’t off, tools are being used correctly
1. FORMAL: The spreads share continuity across the two pages through the use of design principles.
2. FORMAL: There is sophisticated attention to line quality and shape in all of the illustrated elements and all elements appeal to children of the targeted age group.
3. FORMAL: Textures are being used in a sophisticated way, giving the illustration a tactile quality.
4. FORMAL: "Camera angle" and proximity are being used in a sophisticated way formally (scale is being considered).
5. FORMAL: Characters/figures are designed with consideration to the principles discussed in class.
1. CRAFTSMANSHIP / PARTICIPATION / PRESENTATION / DEADLINES / PROFESSIONALISM: Final compositions are uploaded to dropbox on time.
2. CRAFTSMANSHIP / PARTICIPATION / PRESENTATION / DEADLINES / PROFESSIONALISM: Gave constructive feedback during final critique and was present for critique
3. CRAFTSMANSHIP / PARTICIPATION / PRESENTATION / DEADLINES / PROFESSIONALISM: All exercises and the final were turned in on time to the dropbox and properly labeled (All of my homework was done on time and I came to each class with progress).
4. CRAFTSMANSHIP / PARTICIPATION / PRESENTATION / DEADLINES / PROFESSIONALISM: Participated along with the class during in-class demonstrations (not texting or working on other assignments).
5. CRAFTSMANSHIP / PARTICIPATION / PRESENTATION / DEADLINES / PROFESSIONALISM: Worked professionally with my contemporaries during small group critiques and during project development.
1. CONCEPT AND CRITICAL THINKING: My project went through multiple revisions.
2. CONCEPT AND CRITICAL THINKING: The visual components tell the story - illustrations complement the text.
3. CONCEPT AND CRITICAL THINKING: The original story is rewritten with sophistication. The moral of the story still comes across or is changed with a thought-out twist.
4. CONCEPT AND CRITICAL THINKING: All components (color, texture, line, shape, content) are targeted towards appealing to a specific age range.
5. CONCEPT AND CRITICAL THINKING: The three spreads share visual continuity.