Fall 2014 – 18 – Christmas Ad 2014 | Computer Graphic Design with Mister Marmolejo

Objective:

I can use InDesign, Photoshop and the Principles of Design to create an effective advertisement for a real-world holiday attraction.

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Topics Discussed:
Principles of Design
“Picture in Text” using Clipping Mask from Layer technique
Photoshop Image Manipulation
Composite Image

Assignment:

Choose one of the holiday attractions above, and design an advertisement to promote it.
You will design the ad in InDesign
Design the advertisement using the text provided on the assignment sheet in the Student Pickup Folder.
After you read the text, go to the websites and read about the holiday attractions to get ideas on what to do with your advertisement
design.
Title text must have “picture in text”. You must use Photoshop to make the “picture in text” titles usingClipping Masks.
Three pictures (clip art or found on the Web), combined in Photoshop to make a convincing Composite Image
DO NOT USE ANY OF THE IMAGES ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITES! FIND OR CREATE YOUR OWN!
Must demonstrate use of contrast through a dominant image
The text can use be used in any order that you think makes the most sense.
Ad size: 11″ x 17″
Limit your design to two fonts only

Assigned: November 10th, 2014
Due Date: November 17th, 2014

It’s super effective!