Project One
Self Portrait
For this assignment you will be creating self portrait icon/symbol. This symbol should work at both large and small scale.
You will create a highly stylized and simplified self-portrait or icon. Each of you should think about how best to represent yourself in an symbol/icon.
It should also work in one color and have high contrast. Especially at small sizes you will need to exaggerate features and simplify elements in order for it to read as you.
Deliverables:
-Process Book PDF (Under 100 MB) (On Server)
-Printed Poster of Self Portrait (Using the template provided)
-Digital PDF of posters (On Server)
SCHEDULE:
8 / 19 / 25
IN CLASS
Intro / Syllabus Review
Intro Self Portrait
HOMEWORK
Create (30) sketches for your symbol / portrait using pencil and paper. Do at least 4 for each prompt below. For the rest of them we are open to your interpretations. Think symbolic.
Prompts:
1) Use only geometric shapes(Triangle, Circle, Square) and pieces of each.
2) Use only two stroke weights. Think mono-weight.
3)One Continuous Line
Think about how to use shapes and simplify features down. Remember that this isn't an illustrated portrait but rather a symbolic representation of you.
8 / 21 / 25
IN CLASS
AI / Vector Intro
Review Sketches
HOMEWORK
Read HTBADS (1-5)
Choose (5) distinct / different sketches to move into the computer. Explore 2-3 versions of each. Print large and small for next class.
8 / 26 / 25
8 / 28 / 25
IN CLASS
Self Portrait Due/ Review Finals.
Introduce Project 2.
Discuss HTBADS (1-5)
HOMEWORK
Project 2 Homework