DPI 2 case study

production team

Production Team ProjectInstructions:

1. Complete this packet to develop your magazine concept.

2. Complete this packet to demonstrate your skills and interests.

3. Complete this packet to begin brainstorming for your project.

4. Fill in each box with the appropriate information.

5. Include your name and your period on the packet!

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A good theme should directly relate to the story of this year at your school, and it should define the main idea and mood of your magazine. Whether you choose a phrase or slogan, pack as much meaning as possible into as few words as possible.

Coming Up With a Verbal Theme

1. Make a list of things that are unique to your interests:

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2. Circle or Highlight theme ideas that you like:

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…50 ways to be a WildcatA brave new worldA brighter shade of grayA defining yearA first time for everythingA face in the crowdA journey through timeA moment’s hesitationBoldBack to the beginningBe something. Be more.Be differentBeyond a Shadow of a doubtBlock partyBody • heart • spiritBreak out of the box

BrieflyBridging the gapBreaking the surfaceBy any other nameBy word of mouthCan you hear us now?Can you imagine?Can’t beat itCapture the spiritChange the channelChanging directionsChoose your own...Closer to the truthCoasting throughCoincidence?Coming to a school near youDestination unknown

Déjá vuDespite it allDetourDid you know?Dare to dreamDigital dazeDimensionsDon’t take us for grantedDouble the memoriesDown to the wireEnigma & EmotionEchoes of yesterdayEclecticEclipseElementsEmergenceEnd of the road

EvolutionExpansionExploreFinetunedFirst impressionsFirst thoughtsFull circleg.r.e.e.n.Generation nextGoing, going, goneGet the pictureGot it?Ground zeroHidden messagesHigh expectationsIn living colorInto the future

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3. Without copying from the “theme ideas list” come up with your own “theme list.” Use question 1 to help you.

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4. Make a “summary statement” of the above ideas.

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6. Solidify your idea into a single catchphrase or slogan.

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5. Narrow this statement down to a single idea.

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Coming Up With a Visual Theme

The visual theme needs to be expressed through layout, color schemes, font choices, image style and overall design.

7. Decide on a color scheme. Choose three colors that “go together” or “match.” Go to this link in order to help decide: www.colorschemer.com:

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9. Summarize your visual style. Examples of styles include (but are not limited to): grunge, classic, retro, vintage, traditional, bohemian, emo etc. EXPLAIN in your words what you mean by YOUR STYLE.

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8. Choose three fonts which go along best with your verbal & visual theme:

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10. Why do the answers above go with your verbal theme?

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In each BOX below, PASTE an example of your visual and verbal ideas. You can come up with these on your own OR COPY images from the internet. Keep in mind your VERBAL and VISUAL THEME!

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production team

Case Study

This is a small group project. Doing a small group project is a great way to challenge your skills and force you to think about steps and procedures (instead of just winging it!). Good luck!

To Complete this Project:

1. complete this brainstorming project with your partner

2. decide who will be the production designer and who will be the production photographer

3. take at least fifteen photos showcasing your genre (fashion or music)

4. take additional photos geared towards your theme (specifically)

5. then create these pages for your magazine:

• COVER (production designer)

• TABLE OF CONTENTS (production designer)

• ONE PAGE with a brief article and lots of images and/or graphics! (production photographer)

• A SECOND PAGE with a brief article and lots of images and/or graphics! (production photographer)

• An ADVERTISEMENT using a product (production designer)