M.A - Thank You Postcards

The Task:

Use the 10 Graphic Design Compositional Rules to design a 

5 in by 7 in 

"Thank-You" Postcard.

You will be using Adobe Illustrator to design your postcard.

You must incorporate your best Black Square Design from your Creative Challenge somewhere in the design (front or back).

Postcard Design Musts:

• • • must be sized 5 inches in height and 7 inches in width, 300 dpi, CMYK colour

    • incorporate colour in addition to the "black square design"

    • incorporate the text "Thank-You" so that it is the focal point of the (front) design

    • be one-sided design (front design) - the back will be left blank (white)

    • incorporate your black square design 

What To Do:

1) Research samples of postcard designs on the Web - looks for GOOD DESIGN!

2) Sketch 3 versions in your Media Arts Sketchbook - experiment with the layout

3) Select your best design to take to production in Adobe Illustrator

4) Create the Black Square Design using the Shape Tool in Ai

4) Use the Type Took to Add your Text in Ai

5) Adjust colour and additional visual elements to support your design sketch