Documentary

Assignment

• location based documentary tied in with more general researchable issue
• create a photo book with a paper
• West Valley Chinese Language School as location
• disappearance of heritage languages as issue
• heritage languages=languages that are passed on from immigrant parents
• highlight value of education and heritage

Process

• used monochromatic green+brown color scheme
• used lines and linear objects as design elements
• repetition created harmony
• incorporated photography and graphics together
  • photographs were supposed to draw the eye
  • proportion of graphics didn't overpower photos

What I Learned

• first time using InDesign
• first time using a color scheme and design elements for unity
• first project centering around something other than me and my own work
  • had to manage my own deadlines as well as their schedules
  • had to make sure photos and graphics were true to the school and its purpose
  • sat in on classes to get candid photos
  • adjusted camera settings to deal with bad lighting

Profile

Assignment

• personal profile with researchable issue
• create a fake magazine article with photos
• Grace Lee as profile star
• "American Dream" as researchable issue

Process

• tried to more uniquely connect color scheme and design elements to topic
• Grace Lee- housekeeper and babysitter, described as a "fairy godmother" in my paper
  • color scheme of yellow, tan, and light blue
  • stars and wand
  • taped photograph
• textured design elements - stars and background
• more variety in design elements
• art on visibly different layers create space

What I Learned

• using Pantone for color scheme
• relating design elements more creatively to the topic of the paper
• color scheme
• design elements
• relating all of the fonts to the topic of paper

CONCLUSION

• technology literacy, new programs: InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver - industry standard
• self-direction
• taking the initiative
• using knowledge outside of classroom/bringing outside knowledge into the classroom
• teaming and collaboration