Assignments Requirements - COM 422: Graphic & Creative Design (2019)
1. CONFIDENTIAL COM 422: GRAPHIC & CREATIVE DESIGN
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Prepared By: Ida Shaheera Azhar
Subject Code: COM422 (Graphic & Creative Design)
Group: COM422 C (Journalism) / COM422 F (PR)
CD/DVD Requirement:
1. You must submit a compilation of softcopy of your artwork in a CD/DVD.
2. Please include all of your information details on your CD as follows:
Name: Ali bin Abu
Phone Number: +6 012 345 6789
Email: alibinabu@gmail.com
SID: 2019123456
Group: COM422C (Journalism) / COM422F (PR)
Code: COM422 (Graphic & Creative Design)
Lecturer: Pn. Ida Shaheera Azhar
3. Make sure your file naming is correct.
• Assignment01_Silver_v01.ai
• Assignment02_Layout_v02.ai
• Assignment04_Booklet_Cover.ai
• Assignment05_Poster_v01.psd
• Assignment06_Booklet_v01.id
4. Please include all of your .ai, .pdf (create outline), .psd, .jpeg, .id, raw images, etc. in the
CD/DVD.
5. Important Deadlines:
• Assignment 1: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
• Assignment 2: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
• Assignment 3: 3rd
December 2018 (Journalism), 6th
December 2018 (PR)
• Assignment 4: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
• Assignment 5: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
• Assignment 6: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
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Hard Copy Requirement:
1. All assignment should be printed on art card paper.
2. All of your information MUST BE PRINTED and NEATLY PASTED AT THE BACK,
BOTTOM RIGHT OF EACH ARTWORK:
3. Before you print, please check your document size. Please take note:
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Assignment 1: Magazine Cover – Silver, Foodie and Ally
Requirement: Create THREE (3) magazine covers. Silver should be your selfie, Foodie should
be a personal captured food image(s) and you should take a good picture of your friend for the
cover of Ally.
Internet images is STRICTLY NOT allowed
Platform: Adobe Illustrator
Size: A4
Orientation: Portrait
Deadline: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
Assignment 2: Cover Story Layout
Requirement: Imagine yourself being featured in a magazine, what story would you like to share
with the readers? Create ONE (1) layout and include your PERSONAL IMAGES and
PERSONALLY WRITTEN ARTICLE in it.
Internet images is STRICTLY NOT allowed
Platform: Adobe Illustrator
Size: A3
Orientation: Landscape
Deadline: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
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Assignment 3: My PR / Journalism Starter Pack
Requirement: What are the most important things that you need to have before you begin your
career right after you graduate? Create ONE (1) stunning illustration of your starter pack.
Medium: Manual
Size: A4
Deadline: 3rd
December 2018 (Journalism), 6th
December 2018 (PR)
Assignment 4: Personal Collection Booklet
Requirement: Every personal collection has a story behind it. May it be books, makeup,
perfumes, shoes or personal adventure. Use your creativity to compose ONE (1) booklet of your
collection with interesting narrative or description behind it.
Internet images is STRICTLY NOT allowed
Platform: Adobe Illustrator
Size: A5 or B5
Orientation: Portrait
Pages: Minimum of 8 pages (including the cover)
The booklet should be BIND.
Deadline: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
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Assignment 5: Parody Movie Poster
Requirement: A Movie poster attracts audience to get the idea of the film. Use your creativity to
manipulate and include yourself in the famous movie poster of your choice. Make it cool, funny,
scarier or even better than the original version!
Internet images is allowed but you MUST INCLUDE YOURSELF in the poster
Platform: Adobe Photoshop
Size: A3
Orientation: Portrait
Deadline: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
Assignment 6: Pop Culture Zine (Group Project) – Food Truck, Hipster, Coffee Culture,
Subculture, Budget Travel, Skateboarding, and Busking.
Requirement: Pop Culture has become a trend in our society. From fashion to lifestyle, pop
culture has a huge impact in the design culture. Form a TEAM of THREE (3) and create a Pop
Culture Zine. TEAMWORK IS EXTREMELY CRUCIAL FOR THIS PROJECT. Each
member should participate in conducting background research, taking photographs and execute
design with great concept.
Internet images are allowed but you MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST 5 (FIVE) personal
images in the zine.
Platform: Adobe InDesign
Size: A4
Orientation: Portrait
Pages: Minimum of 8 pages (including the cover)
The zine should be BIND.
Deadline: 10th
December 2018 (Journalism), 13th
December 2018 (PR)
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COMPULSORY Content:
• An attractive cover
• Table of Content
• Editor’s Note
• A Print Ad/ Promo/ Competition/ Quiz
• Interesting Story or Feature
• Please include ALL OF THE TEAM MEMBERS DETAILS.