Design I Class

Soft Due Date: _____________

Hard Due Date: ____________

Name: __________________________ Hour: ________

Project 1: Graphic Typography Design

Identity: What makes you you?
In this project, you will choose your name o
r word to create a
Graphic Typography Design. Overall your artwork should be
inspired by YOU. Your goal is to create a composition which
showcases:

Theme Based on Your Identity

Unity...Does everything work together?
A Frame Like or Implied Border
Overlapping to Show Space
At Least One Texture Which Unifies With Your
Theme

Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Brainstorm Your Identity Theme
In other words, what makes you you. Use a mind map or other methods of brainstorming to determine your
identity theme. Examples of Identity Themes) Bubbly Personality, Outdoors, Family, Travel, Cheer, Books, etc.
Think of symbols, textures, and fonts which you can use to further emphasize your identity theme.
Step 2: Determine Your Type
Research a type you think would work well with your theme. For example, a bubbly looking type would work
better with a sea theme, as opposed an army theme. Once you determine your type, practice writing your
name in this type.
Step 3: Plan Your Composition
Create at least 3 thumbnail sketches of potential arrangements for your composition, including the border. Be
sure to include areas you plan to overlap and include textures
Step 4: Create Your Graphic Name
Using your knowledge of typography, texture, overlapping (illusion of space), and unity create your final design.
First, draw your composition lightly in pencil. Then, use thin and thick sharpie marker to outline the designs.
Finally, add color to your design using colored pencil.
Step 5: Turn-In Your Project
Turn-in your project on the appropriate due date by submitting the link to your digital portfolio in the proper unit
folder on Schoology. You should have included a clear picture and artist statement in your slides.

Design I Class
Soft Due Date: _____________
Hard Due Date: ____________

Rubric

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In Progress

Name: __________________________ Hour: ________

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Basic

3
Proficient

4
Accomplished

5
Advanced

Theme: Identity
Is your theme apparent? Do
symbols/objects/subjects hint
to your theme? Is it original?
Creative? Unique from others?

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3-4

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9-10

Unity
Does everything work together
as a whole piece of artwork?

Border
Is it frame like or implied? Is
it creatively included into your
composition? Does it unify with
your theme?

Overlapping
Did you show space by
overlapping objects? Are these
items drawn correctly?

Texture
Did you include at least one
texture? Are you able to tell
what texture it is? Does it
make sense with your theme?
Material
How well did you work with the
material? Did you use both thin
and thick lines (line weight)?
Did you pay attention to
saturation of color when using
the colored pencils?
Thoughtfulness
Did you create your artwork to
the best of your ability?
Did you use your time wisely?
Was your artwork damaged
due to carelessness?
Reflection
Did you include a thoughtful
artist statement?

Total Points Received

Comments:

Student
Evaluation

Teacher
Evaluation

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/5

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/5

/ 10

/ 10

/5

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/ 50

/ 50

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