WEB101 – Lab XXXXXXXXXXpts) WDD110-Final WDD110-Final – Final: Designing a Movie Poster Objective: Produce desired design utilizing all Photoshop tools seen in this class. Directions: Please follow...

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WEB101 – Lab 01 (15 pts) WDD110-Final WDD110-Final – Final: Designing a Movie Poster Objective: Produce desired design utilizing all Photoshop tools seen in this class. Directions: Please follow the questions/statements down below in order to complete the final. Since the project has stages, each assignment in week 5 represents a ‘stage’ through the process of completing your final. Submission Guidelines: When you have completed the project make sure you have all stages saved under each week 5 assignment. When your final is complete, save the final version with the naming convention: “WDD110-Final-lastname” before turning in via MLP. The PSD(s) will be used to showcase your work in class. The JPG will be turned in via MLP for grading. If you have any questions pertaining to the class and/or project email the instructor at [email protected]. 1. The first stage of the Final is to decide on a movie poster to redesign. It should be a movie you already have seen and like so you can have the most insight necessary for the project. a. Go online, find and save a copy of the original movie poster so that we can compare that at the end of the project. 2. Set up document in Photoshop: a. Dimensions for US printer: 11 x 17 inches. b. Color Mode: RGB c. Resolution:300ppi (dpi) 3. Contents needed in our Movie Poster: a. Must Haves: i. Title ii. slogan iii. pertinent imagery iv. when its released v. who's in it b. Optional: i. age rating ii. star rating iii. quotes iv. producers, director(s), writer(s), etc. 4. Sketching: a. Have three different sketches made what your poster’s layout might look like. b. Sketches can be made on paper and scanned for use in Photoshop or can be drawn directly on canvas. c. We’ll choose in class which design looks to be the strongest and continue your design process from there. 5. Choose and collect the following to use as content for your poster: a. Choose Font-families, sizes and styles. i. Font 1: More decorative for the movie title and/or tagline. ii. Font 2: A more basic, easy to read font for the remaining textual content. b. Collect a number of online/personal images or graphics for use in your poster. 6. Initial composition: a. Using the final sketch begin planned layout. b. Placement of textual content. c. Make text standout from the surrounding design colors. d. Use proper images for graphical portion of the poster. e. Use proper color and value to emphasize elements of your poster. f. Share current work for critiquing. 7. Final composition: a. Finish colors/patterns/graphic styles. b. Use blend modes to help bring the graphics together/making it look more cohesive. c. Use effects to add any extra aesthetics needed. d. Final critiquing of peers and presentation. 8. Final Project Presentation: a. The last day of class will require a live presentation for the class, displaying your work and discussing: i. A Project Summary ii. What you think work. iii. What was the most challenging aspect of the final? iv. If not complete, what will you be adding to finish the final? b. If you are unable to attend a live presentation you may do two of the following: i. Recorded Presentation: Turn in an MP4 file with your final project that features you doing a presentation. ii. Essay: Along with your final project, please turn in a 2-page summary of your work and addressing the points from your presentation. 9. Make sure the submission guidelines are followed for posting on MLP. 3 | Page