1. CD Cover Design Project

2. Our next project involves creating an original cover for a CD.

3. We will explore the role of a graphic artist, and the importance of graphic art within the music industry.

4. It is the role of a graphic artist to create the image and design of a CD cover, in a way that pleases the artist and suits the music.

5. Cover art is important within the music industry, as it can help the artist with promotion and becoming more easily recognized.

6. The artist may include a kind of trademark or logo in their cover art.

7. The cover art gives the first impression of the record and suggests the style of the music.

8. Cover art requires an image, which can be original or inspired by another artist.

9. Bob Dylan sang about alienation from society, racism, war and environmental contamination
The image may convey a particular message, or make a point in relation to the music. Here, the words are just as important as the imagery.

10. Assignment Design a CD cover using all original artwork and ideas.
Bring in your own CD Case from home to hold completed design.
This project is going to be completed in stages beginning with brainstorming and moving onto research, thumbnail sketches and then onto final designs.
Today we will begin with research, brainstorming and written evaluation of CDs that inspire us.