Stamp Set Stamp Set ProjectProject

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Intro to InDesign Unit

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Purpose of Assignment: 1)Your first attempt at using InDesign.2)Practice creating & applying a theme with some consistent elements and some variations.

Objective: Use consistent layout while creating a thematic set of stamps using Adobe InDesign.

BellworkBellworkThink of as many different types of documents that have multiple pages and be prepared to share.

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TerminologyTerminology

Desktop Publishing – Design and production of publications by means of specialized software enabling a computer to generate typeset quality text and graphics. USPS – The United States Postal Service, responsible for design & creation of postage stamps in the United States.Linked Images – When using InDesign, any image files must be properly linked in order to ensure proper output (printing, digitally, etc.). Collect for Output – This utility in Adobe InDesign packages your page layout file with any other files necessary for printing it, such as images & fonts.

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Professional ExamplesProfessional Examples

Past Student ExamplesPast Student Examples

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Individual Stamp Layout Individual Stamp Layout SamplesSamples

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ELEMENTS TO ELEMENTS TO DEVELOPDEVELOP

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Find and download a set of 18 images from a related theme (sports team, cars, musicians, authors, etc.). Correctly format each image to be linked into your InDesign file by scaling to correct specs.

USE THESE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL 18 IMAGES:DIMENSIONS: 1" x .875" COLOR MODE: CMYKRESOLUTION: 300 FORMAT: .tif

BACKGROUNDMade in Illustrator: 1" x .875"

Using the same font(s) - maximum 2 - include some specific written elements, including: Stamp Price, Theme (set) Name, and Individual Name

1) OVERVIEW PARAGRAPH2) EACH STAMP INCLUDES:

• Stamp Price, • Theme (set) Name• Individual Name

Use the swatches panel to make & set a palette of pre-determined colors to use throughout your set.

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TEXTTEXT

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REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

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EACH IMAGE SHOULD BE:DIMENSIONS: 1" x .875" COLOR MODE: CMYKRESOLUTION: 300 FORMAT: .tif

BACKGROUND(Made in Illustrator) 1" x .875"

EACH STAMP INCLUDES: •Stamp Price, •Theme (set) Name•Individual Name

IndividualIndividualStamps Stamps (18)(18)

CollectorCollector’s Page’s Page

• Title• Overview Panel

A section that has a written description (at least 1 complete sentence, more than 20 words) with an overview of the theme that you selected, written in your own words. Used to tie in all parts together as a set, and make set more visually appealing on a page for collectors.

STAMP SET DESIGN: STAMP SET DESIGN:

What To Submit/Parts of What To Submit/Parts of GradeGrade

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1. Idea Development (Work Order) 2. Final Design

[18 stamps on 1 page withtitle and overview descriptions, all files (.indd, images, fonts)collected for output. ]

3. Presentation to class

ClosureClosureThink of at least three things you will need to complete your final design, and then write at the bottom of your work order. Be prepared to share with class.

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