Movie Poster

Design a poster to promote a movie. The content for the poster could represent a movie from the past or future.

The poster should include:
Lead typography, headline/title (designed type)
Body text
Lead image, photo illustration or traditional illustration
Define a live area for critical content, the dead area should measure 1/4 inch on all sides- useguides to establish the area

Objectives:
Apply form matches content concept
Select a compositional device
Design for impact: the poster should have enough impact to engage the viewer from a 6-10 foot viewing distance


Size: 18 x 24 inches, flush mounted on black foam board
Color


Deadlines:
Thumbs-4/28
Comprehensive-5/5
Final-5/14

Greeting Card

Create a four panel greeting card.

The specifications:
Use Picas as a measuring system
Create a one pica gutter on your template which you'll score and fold after the card is completed and printed
Select a humorous theme, a joke or an adage to use as the source of the content.
You have a lot of creative control here, make sure the design is accurate to the content you've selected.
Create a two color iconic logo that identifies you as the card maker, it should be located on the back of the card.

Pitfalls to avoid:
Readability issues for both the card design and logo
Be aware of the gutter and the live area of the card
Sloppy cutting, scoring and folding

What's due:
Comprehensive: April 9 at the end of class
Final: April 23 at the beginning of class

Presentation:
Print the card on card stock
Score or crease the card
Fold it