Of My Own Mind and Hand
A Visual History of That Which Came Before Us

The designer will create a historically visual examination of the creation and utilization of the influential, revolutionary art school, the Bauhaus. Investigation of the origin, notable professors, and influences that the Bauhaus has had on art education today, are expected to be presented in a manner that utilizes imagery, typography, concept, and experimentation. The information should be presented in a manner that will allow the viewer to follow along with a history of events and understand the impact of the modern day art institution. A sense of conceptual and informative aesthetic should be presented in a format that will represent the designer’s voice and understanding of the Bauhaus aesthetic.

Any and all avenues should be explored in the investigation of the Bauhaus. The designer’s reaction to the Bauhaus and the respective aesthetic should be visually demonstrated. An abstracted idea of the ideals of the Bauhaus should be evident through both viewer discovery and language development. From those ideals the designer should present the effect that the Bauhaus has on their work. A positive or negative perception may be gathered from this aesthetic, but should be presented in a manner that is informative.

The created format will conform to the following specifications:
The designer may use the previously noted specifications of the one-sided broadside, accordain fold, or pamphlet stitched formats. The selection and final construction of the format is open to the designer, yet the designer must also utilize the Fiery color laser printer to create the final format.
Size: The final size is open to the hand of the designer, but MUST FOLD TO [in inches, width preceeding height] 8.0 x 10.0.
Quantity Output: Two [2]
Font[s]: Open
Output: Color
Stock: Color Laser

Project number and name, designer’s name, date of expectation [in language] should be placed at the bottom right of the format one [1] inch from the bottom and left edge.

The following project will be due for ALL STUDENTS at 9:00a.m. on 09_15_2011.

EXPECTATIONS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

PHASE 1:
Research the Bauhaus architecture, aesthetic, ideals, philosophy, notable professors and timeline. Imagery and information should be presented as a 24 page format that is comprised of color image tip-ins (at least 12) and written language. Layout and presentation of the 24 page format is completely OPEN, but attention should be given to cadence, presentation of language, presentation of imagery, and influence of the Bauhaus on modern day society.

Within the format you must also present 5 CONCEPTS in language of the desired method for completion of the final product. Describe the format, methodology, and intended visual execution within the concepts.

Construction of the format should be pamphlet stitched and digitally produced, but interior and exterior stock are completely OPEN.

Include name, date of expectation, and project number some where in the format.

Design of the format should be of the highest caliber.

END OF PHASE 1

History of Graphic Design is a site that encompasses a vast amount of information in a simple, intuitive format. As the name states this site is a history of graphic design, and it delivers with an even coverage of design history which spans the globe. Perfectly suited for educating a class on the important events of graphic design history, this site offers viewers a large amount of research and imagery.

This site utilizes a methodology that is appropriate for spreading information to a large audience and this site has "devised this unique system of presenting the material by subject, rather than timeline, to help design students link this history to their various studio disciplines."
-History of Graphic Design