For this project, you will be redesigning six book covers for a series of published books. The subject matter will be of your choosing: so fantasy, mystery, adventure, children, etc. The books should follow some sequential order. In this assignment you will be using Photoshop and Illustrator to develop a series of styled Illustrations that utilize photo collage/montage, letter forms, word(s) and other graphic elements that support the intended message. Establishing and controlling over this environment will be critical in supporting the message that you intend to transmit.
Project Requirement
- Research book cover/movie posters and gather as much information about your topic
- Create three book cover designs from a book series (with illustration based images)
- Create three book cover sleeves for a series of published books (with raster based images)
- Include the title and author on the cover (this can be stylize into the design)
- Shoot all of your photography
- Print three book cover designs out on 13″ X 19″ sheet of Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
- Create 3D render books with your design on the covers; this must include a drop shadow
Project Schedule
September 16 – 30 (2 Weeks)
Project-2A Begins (Book Covers : Raster-based)
Project-2B Begins (Book Covers : Vector-based)
September 30 : Project-2A & 2B Dues
Project Calendar
– 9/16 begin the project and review components, Q & A
– 9/18 look at research and ideas, see sketches, and develop your raster cover series
– 9/20 look at research and ideas, see sketches, and develop your vector cover series
– 9/23 check the image qualities, blending modes, and concepts : Raster-based covers
– 9/25 check the image quality of the illustrations and concepts : Vector-based covers
– 9/27 final review of the project
– 9/30 presentation and critique of the book cover project