Poster Assignment
Turn in to the Dropbox:
folder: lastname_a3
image: lastname_a3_11x17.psd
image: lastname_a3_4x6.psd
image: lastname_a3_icon.png
sub-folder: print
*include two print ready images saved as a .tif format (for each size)
for the 11x17 and 4x6 (not the icon)
sub-folder: assets
*include all asset files
Design for 2 output print sizes:
11" x 17" @ 300 dpi, AND 4" x 6" @ 300 dpi
You can choose landscape or portrait (most posters are portrait)
Design an icon for the Web:
400px X 400px
There can be transparency or not
Output: png-24
You will have the choice of either a Re-Envisioned Movie Poster or Persuasive Poster
We will print to the LASER PRINTER as a "proof". This does not need to be printed to the ink jet nor mounted unless you want to. We will post the prints in the hallway.
Merino, 2019
Luque, 2019
*(More Student Examples at the bottom of this page)
Persuasive Poster (PSA or Propaganda)
Design:
There must be text in your work and at least one image.
Innovate through your layout, use of shapes (including negative space), use of text, and the combinations of your images. Don't forget your compositing skills! Limit your color palette.
The content of your work will either be political in nature, or a public service announcement of some kind. You must communicate an idea and persuade your viewer.
LINKS:
Basics of Design:
http://designinstruct.com/tools-basics/the-basics-of-typography/
How Posters Work (an interesting exhibition and interactive interface):
https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/exhibitions/68744915/
Poster Campaigns:
WPA (Works Progress Administration)
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?st=grid&co=wpapos
PSA or Propaganda
http://www.topdesignmag.com/100-propaganda-posters/
Chinese Propaganda
http://chineseposters.net/gallery/
Soviet Propaganda
http://www.dieselpunks.org/profiles/blogs/soviet-propaganda-posters
Constructivist Posters
http://konstruktivizm.com/category/other-constructivists
Artists:
Gustav Klutsis
http://www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=12501
Alexandr Rodchenko
http://flyergoodness.blogspot.com/2011/09/vintage-constructivist-graphic-design.html
El Lissitsky
http://www.designishistory.com/1920/el-lissitzky/
Frank Pick
google image search
Shepard Fairy
http://www.obeygiant.com/archives
Re-Envisioned Film Poster
Task:
- Choose a film that you have seen before. (It might help if you like the film).
- Create a Poster for the film
- Use the Text that you find to be necessary. It can simply be the title of the film.
- There must be Text & Image in your Layout.
Design:
Find something about the film that makes it iconic and use that as your subject.
Use this link for inspiration:
stylish re-envisioned movie-posters
Polish Designs of well-known films from the U.S.
African Designs of well-known films from the U.S.
Stranger Things Posters - designed in the style of 80's films
Designers:
Saul Bass
List of Designers
Godzilla Posters from Around the World
Student Examples:
Re-Envisioned Movie Posters
Carreno, Stranger Things, 2018
Medina, La Jetee, 2018
Robert, Pineapple Express, 2019
Cazares, Star Wars, 2015
Molina, Akira, 2015
Gage, Stand By Me, 2015
Student Examples:
Persuasive Posters
Godat
Lopez
Garcia
Godinez
Fierro