Gra323 Logos, symbols and signs
The purpose of this course is to explore the languages and functions of logos, symbols and sign systems in visual communication. Projects will examine social and cultural context of visual codes in relation to designed works. Various applications on different media will be studied to create alternative and new design solutions.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Project 2: Square Icons
Week 1: Deconstruct a Square
Decompose (in-class exercise)
1. Draw 25 small squares on a sheet of A4
2. Divide each square into a 4-square grid.
3. Divide each of those grids into 8 pieces, using vertical, horizontal, and/or diagonal lines.
4. Reconstruct your pencil drawing in Illustrator.
Recompose (in-class exercise)
Choose one of your square diagrams. Create 16 different abstract badges using your square diagram as a structure. Employing no more than 2 colors, fill in parts of the square to create unique symbols. All the badges in your system must be distinct from each other. Work in Illustrator.
Inspiration: U.S. Military decorations
Originally project is taken from
http://elupton.com/2009/10/graphic-design-i-syllabus-fall-09/
Homework
1. Choose one of your square diagrams and break it into 8 pieces.
2. Design a set of 5 icons using your pieces. You may repeat or overlap elements. Don’t change their scale relative to each other. Your icons can represent anything you like: people, animals, food, emoticons, etc. They should make sense together as a series.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Anatomy of a visual message presentation
Dear students you can find lecture for the first project here
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