Introduction to Visual Communication 	                                                                 Spring 05
       
 Final Project: Words+Images                      Questions? Email AWDsgn@aol.com
The goal of the final project is to think about the role visual communication has in your life, then to express your thoughts visually in a unique and effective way using a combination of words (typography) and images.
Part 1		WORDS
			Write a brief (200-500 words) statement describing the role of visual communication in				your life: past, present and/or future. There are no “right” or “wrong” ideas. Your goal should 				be to express yourself in words as clearly and powerfully as you can. Type this neatly, check for 				spelling and grammar errors. Have other people read it and give you feedback.

Part 2		WORDS + IMAGES
			Express, illustrate, clarify, embellish your idea using words (typography) and images. You must 				use one or more sentences from your written statement. You can use all of it if you 				wish. Draw, paint, stencil, rubber-stamp, engrave, carve, sculpt, or use the computer to create 				the words.
			Images must be your own creation. They can be photos you’ve taken, drawings, abstract shapes, 				cut paper, found objects, etc. No photos or art from books,magazines or internet!
Format: 	Must combine both your words and your images. Otherwise, anything goes: any size, 				shape, color and/or material. Can be 2D, 3D, video, web, performance, as long as it 					communicates using both words (typopgraphy) and images.
SCHEDULE
April 20 	Words (your written statement) 	
April 27	Ideas & rough sketches of how will you express your ideas visually—present to class & discuss 
May 4		Samples of images, artwork, etc.—present to class & discuss 
			NOTEBOOK DUE TODAY ALSO!
May 11	Final project due.

GRADING:
Words		            		points: 	4
Words and writing style are expressive and personal. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct. You will lose points for spelling/grammar errors! 
Images/graphics 			points: 	4
Style and content of graphics relate to written content in an interesting and understandable way. Images are of high quality. Placement of images relates well to words. Typography/lettering of words is appropriate to content. 
Format/medium			points: 	4
Choice of format works effectively with the ideas you are expressing. Medium used appropriately & effectively.
Craft				points: 	4
Regardless of medium everything is well-executed & presented, top-notch!	
Overall impact			 points: 	4
How unique, powerful, memorable is it?	
			 TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 		20