Creating a Portfolio (Describe and Critique your work)

Introduction

The job of a graphic designer is to create a visual representation of a brand in order to inspire consumers to either buy a product or submit to an idea. In order to do so, students of graphic design must learn the fundamentals and principles of design.  Both professionals and students of the graphic design field usually find inspiration to create new designs by looking and critiquing the work of other professionals.  To that end, students require not only a deep understanding of the basics of design but also an ample vocabulary to be able to conceptualize and describe an idea.

The purpose of this lesson plan is to give design students the opportunity to create a portfolio of inspirational and iconic posters and critique these designs using the principles and fundamentals of graphic design.  

Task

A good graphic design portfolio provides clients and prospective employers with a glimpse of your design style, inspiration, and knowledge of technique. 

You are tasked with setting up an Instagram page to begin developing your portfolio

 

Process

  1. Set up an Instagram page
  2. Share it only with your classmates and teachers
  3. Include 4 pictures of designs you find inspirational
  4. Include 3 pictures of designers you admire
  5. Include 2 original designs
  6. For each entry, except the pictures of designers, make sure to include a description using the fundamentals of design.
  7. For each entry, use either ´I wish´ or ´If only´ to denote regret for an aspect or characteristic of the designer or the design you wish he/she/it t had.
  8. Upon completion you will be presenting your Instagram portfolio to the class
  9. Prior to your presentation make sure to send a link to your Instagram with the teacher and your classmates
  10. Proofread spelling, capitalization and grammar
  11. You can use the following websites to find the information you need to complete the task

Evaluation

Evaluation will be based on both content and language

  • Use of design vocabulary
  • Use of linkers and conjuctions of contrast
  • Use of ´Wish´and ´If only´

 

Credits

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