The first assignment students are working on is a logo design project. To set up this project, students were introduced to 5 principles for effective logos. Using this great post by Jacob Cass, students were able to examine clear examples for each of the 5 principles, as well as many examples of poorly designed logos.
Next, we used the great database of logos at Brands of the World, and students were asked to select and sketch 5 logos that clearly used the 5 principles of effective logos.
After that, students were given their first design assignment. One of the other new grade 8 Fine Arts courses being offered is a Calgary Science School News Channel. This new CSS News team needs a logo, so this became the first assignment for our graphic design students.
Here's some of the students sketches as they work toward their final design.
After finalizing our sketches, students will begin the process of digitally building their logos using Adobe Illustrator.
We're thinking about posting some of our final designs on line, to help us choose the logo that gets used by the CSS News Team.
What do you think - will you come back and vote on the winner?