The Graphic Design Course Pre-test

BACKGROUND:

Because of new state requirements, we will be conducting a "Pre-test" and a "Post-test" in Graphic Design, which will enable us to see what progress you have made in the art of Graphic Design over the course of the year.  You will be asked to complete a very similar (if not identical) assignment at the end of the year.

THE ASSIGNMENT:

Today, you will be creating a "Poster" that advertises an event.  You will be able to use any resources that you wish, including the following:

  • Paper, pencils, magazines, pens, markers.
  • Any computer program from our network.
  • Any other media that you wish to deliver your message.  Be creative!

THE EVENT:  Your Poster MUST include all of the following information and items:
    1. Event Title:  "Rock the Range"
    2. Event Location:  "Dick's Sporting Goods Park", Denver, Colorado
    3. Dates:  Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th, 2011.
    4. Attractions: 
      • Saturday Afternoon- Artists "Skillet", "Lecrae", "The Afters" and "The Almost".
      • Sunday Morning-  "Kidzfest" games and activities for youngsters.
      • Sunday Afternoon- Artist "Michael W. Smith"
    5. Tagline:  "Two full days of high-energy music and fun for the whole family!"
    6. Eye-catching graphics or layout.

THE POSTER SIZE:  Your work must be a created on an 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper or electronic document.

DUE DATE:

This assignment will be due at the end of next class period!

GRADING: I will be grading this one pretty simply:

• Final Product shows strong evidence of thought, design and effort= 50 points.
• Final Product shows little evidence of thought, shoddy effort and a poor visual presentation=  0 points.

A Note about the Final Product:  If you create a pencil and paper poster, you will need to SCAN the page to submit it for grading.  I will show you how to complete this.  If you create your Poster as a JPG or other image format, I will need you to print it from Microsoft Word as a picture.