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2013: Graphics Design (Album Covers) Year 9 – Example Work

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This is the first time I have used Photoshop with these project and the results have been amazing. In previous years I have used Fireworks, but this year I wanted the project to be more challenging.

To help my students, I created some tutorial videos. These videos were very useful, especially for students who missed lessons or wanted a recap. You can watch these videos HERE.

I would like to thank WNA Visual for their help and advice. If I was you, I would head over to their website and have a look at their portfolio. If you need any work done, definitely given them a shout.

Have a look at some of my the album covers below, any questions, let me know.

James Bond
The Beatles
Childish Cambino
Imagine Dragons
Emili Sande
Emili Sande
Eminem
Frank Ocean
From The Skies Above
Green Day
Imagine Dragons
K Koke
Kanye West
Labrinth
Left Boy
Marina and the Diamonds
Nas
Ne-Yo
Pixie Lott
Plan B
Tinie Tempah
Will.i.am
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Posters for my ICT displays (Updated with DropBox link)

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All posters have been made using Phoster for iPad.

Direct links to shared DropBox folder HERE.

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(New Projects Part 5) Graphic Design: Magazine Covers – 2nd Year/Year 8

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I have seen magazine cover creation being taught in the past. What I often find is that what is produced look like posters, rather than magazines.

During this project we take a look at what magazine actually look like. Then students take the design features and elements we like to produce a cover of their own using what I have taught in lessons.

In the presentation below there is a link to example student work to give you an idea about what I expect. There is also a link to video tutorials. They will be added soon.

(Work in Progress)

Project: Graphic Design: Magazine Covers

Project Sheet (link)

Presentation (link)

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(New Projects Part 2) Graphic Design: Album Covers – 3rd Year/Year 9 – Resources Included

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The next 3rd year/year 9 project is based around graphic design. It is not a new concept, but I pride myself on teaching students how to create professional looking album covers.

The aim of the project is to edit and manipulate several images together and combine them with text.

In a few months I should also have a selection of tutorials available for students. At the moment, the tutorial links in the presentation go to my YouTube channel, rather than specific videos.

Thanks to WNA Visual for their help

(Work in Progress)

Project: Album Covers

Project Sheet (link)

Presentation (link)

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Phoster for iPad – Example Posters

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Phoster is a great photo App for iPad. I love it already.

Here are a few examples. Little video to come soon.

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Graphic Design (MAGAZINE COVERS) Year 8/2nd Year – Example Work

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I am sure creating magazine covers are one of those projects that happen in most schools. This is not revolutionary by any means but it is a good way to help students understand graphic design, audience, purpose as well as some more advanced Adobe Fireworks skills.

In order for students to create magazine covers that actually look authentic they must do some research. What do covers look like in WH Smith or Newstand on iPad?

This seems faily obvious, but far too many times I have seen posters, rather than magazine covers. I will admit to you now that I am bit fussy about what is produced. Although, that is true of any teacher.

Some of the skills required in this project do crossover with the album covers in the 3rd year. However, whilst we do some basic image editing it is not as advanced. I prefer to focus more on arranging elements, design themes and reproducing what they have seen, while still making their covers unique.

I hope you enjoy these examples.

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Graphic Design (ALBUM COVERS) Year 9/3rd Year – Example Work

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I have been teaching graphic design since I started my teaching career 6 years ago.

My favourite project has always been designing album covers. The students love it and really take ownership of the project as they get to pick the artist.

At present we are using Adobe Firework to create the album covers. Images are edited, combined with several other images, then text and layer effects are added. My plan this year was to use Photoshop, but after we upgraded to the latest software we had a few issues (which have now been resolved) so I stuck with Fireworks.

Next year we shall use Photoshop, although the design principals are the same whatever application you use.

Here are few examples, there is some amazing work here and I wanted to share it.

Enjoy!