Do Now: Log In and Open Photoshop. Good morning! Do Now: Log In and Open Photoshop. Good morning! Aim: How can I combine Type and Imagery to work together? Mr. Spaterella Technology Jan. 7
Book Cover Design The cover is a reader’s first experience with a book or magazine. After the initial reaction to a cover in a bookstore, online or at a newsstand, once the reader starts reading, a new relationship develops. Type and Image should work together to communicate the subject and design concept, working in a supporting, sympathetic, or contrasting relationship.
Book Cover Design Your goal is for the visual and type to work together. Make the type become a natural part of the visual.
Book Cover Design Typography in Graphic Design Type is your most powerful weapon - use it wisely. You can create beautiful illustrations, graphics and photography, but if the typeface, styling, sizing and positioning of the typography isn't correct, you lose the battle -- and the project.
TODAY: 1. Open a new document in Photoshop and begin working on your book cover layout. 2. Make sure to include your name and art major; what tools are best for creating headlines? 3. You should include images that relate to your art major 4. Keep all layers organized (named/color/grouped) 5. Project Due: Monday, Jan. 11th
Book Cover Design Specifications Open New Document Size: 6” x 8” Color: RGB Resolution: 300 Save Project as: “YourName.Book” Project Due: Monday, January 11th