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BLOG: “How-to” Wordless Diagram
Process Instructions (time req.: 1 to 2 hours over one week period): Create a wordless diagram that demonstrates: “How to make cookies “ Imagine you work for a Magazine Publishing company that is creating a new product for non-English speaking … Continue reading
Midterm Study Meetup
For Class 13 , we will have a “Midterm Study Session!” From 5:25 pm the full class’ will explore the topics from the latest readings. The class participation will be the output from this class, so there’s no sketch participation … Continue reading
06-0 Memory and MidTerm Study
To help you study for the MidTerm this Thursday, research the topics on the mindmaps and pictures in the galleries. Remember to look at all Vocabulary from the Reading, Homework, and Lecture Notes. In class, we’ll do some preparation for … Continue reading
TOKEN: Go ‘Beyond Z’ by inventing 5 new letters and stories
Add 5 new letters to the alphabet, each accompanied by a short fictional story. Combine known letters and symbols into a new visual identity. Give each letter a story that describes a fictional world relating to its visual features. Explore … Continue reading
Q & A about the Mid Term Exam next Thursday
Q. Can you tell me more about the Mid Term Exam next Thursday? A. The exam is point-scored and will be available on Bridges after class on Thursday for 24 hours for a 3-hour window. Class will be shortened on … Continue reading
Unit 6: MIDTERM
Explore… Read… Due… Past Vocab Quizzes, Lecture notes, and Videos Ware: Ch. 6 for quiz on 3/21 “How to” Graphic due 3/25 Mid Term Exam is Next Thursday 3/18! There’s no Quiz this weekend. There is also NO Homework this … Continue reading
Surprise Study Break Day
Please see the email below announcing that RWU President Miaoulis has designated today (3/11/21) as an official study break day. Instead of having class, please spend some time on relaxation and celebrating wherever you are. Look for the early signs … Continue reading
05-1 Perception Models
Dear students, For Thursday’s meeting we’ll be doing group work and documenting during the full class time. There is no sketch participation due beforehand. Instead, as preparation for class, take a 15 minute break to go outside and practice finding … Continue reading
TOKEN: Mod the BlogWork
Did your inspiration strike, but were you conceptually constrained by a blogwork assignment? Did you enjoy one particular blogwork so much that you wanted to redo it under a different context? Give yourself the freedom to mod a blogwork visual … Continue reading
TOKEN: “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly”
Wherever you are out in the world sometime.. take a close look at the kinds of “non-professional” visual communication—the kinds of posters or art made by folks like you—out in the public sphere, at the airport, on a walk, while … Continue reading