6. 3/5
in-class: review digital translations. Take careful notes for later revisions.
homework:
• Prepare a thoughtful verbal/visual presentation of Parts A, B, C (see below). 7 minutes max.
• Print work, consistently, in color, on 8.5x11 or 11x17 pages. Pin-up for critique, before start of class.
• Post to blogs for evaluation.
Part A: Identifying Rhetoric
studies:
• Graphic Tool-kit (3 modes x 3 examples per mode = 9 total)
• Finding Tropes (1 example per trope = 9 total)
methods:
• considered and well-crafted documentation of found artifacts
• clear and consistent labeling, descriptions and citations
• thoughtful and consistent composition of elements (type and image)
Part B: Rhetorical Combos
methods:
• produce studies that successfully employ the theory
(execute 3 out of 9 tropes = 3 total)
• studies are well-crafted and formally engaging
• studies are communicative and insightful
• clear/correct labeling
• Plus, include clear and selective documentation of analog sign-mapping and matrix.
Part C: Defining Rhetoric
methods:
• clear/correct and concise definitions for each term, in your own words (14 total)
• well written, concise and insightful reflection on what you learned about rhetoric and its application to graphic design practice (1-2 paragraphs)
• thoughtfully typeset the above definitions and statement. Must be a new/different approach from project 1.
7. 3/9
in-class: final presentation
