Stamp Set Project GRAPHIC DESIGN Intro to InDesign Unit 12/4/20151 Purpose of Assignment: 1)Your first attempt at using InDesign. 2)Practice creating & applying a theme with some consistent elements and some variations. Objective: Use consistent layout while creating a thematic set of stamps using Adobe InDesign.

Bellwork Think of as many different types of documents that have multiple pages and be prepared to share. 12/4/2015 Property of CTE Joint Venture 2

Terminology Desktop Publishing – Design and production of publications by means of specialized software enabling a computer to generate typeset quality text and graphics. USPS – The United States Postal Service, responsible for design & creation of postage stamps in the United States. Linked Images – When using InDesign, any image files must be properly linked in order to ensure proper output (printing, digitally, etc.). Collect for Output – This utility in Adobe InDesign packages your page layout file with any other files necessary for printing it, such as images & fonts. 12/4/2015 Property of CTE Joint Venture 3

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ELEMENTS TO DEVELOP 12/4/2015 Property of CTE Joint Venture 7 Find and download a set of 18 images from a related theme (sports team, cars, musicians, authors, etc.). Correctly format each image to be linked into your InDesign file by scaling to correct specs. USE THESE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL 18 IMAGES: DIMENSIONS: 1" x.875" COLOR MODE: CMYK RESOLUTION: 300 FORMAT:.tif BACKGROUND Made in Illustrator: 1" x.875" Using the same font(s) - maximum 2 - include some specific written elements, including: Stamp Price, Theme (set) Name, and Individual Name 1) OVERVIEW PARAGRAPH 2) EACH STAMP INCLUDES: Stamp Price, Theme (set) Name Individual Name Use the swatches panel to make & set a palette of pre-determined colors to use throughout your set. IMAGERY TEXT COLOR A

REQUIREMENTS 12/4/2015 Property of CTE Joint Venture 8 EACH IMAGE SHOULD BE: DIMENSIONS: 1" x.875" COLOR MODE: CMYK RESOLUTION: 300 FORMAT:.tif BACKGROUND (Made in Illustrator) 1" x.875" EACH STAMP INCLUDES: Stamp Price, Theme (set) Name Individual Name Individual Stamps (18) Collector’s Page Title Overview Panel A section that has a written description (at least 1 complete sentence, more than 20 words) with an overview of the theme that you selected, written in your own words. Used to tie in all parts together as a set, and make set more visually appealing on a page for collectors.

STAMP SET DESIGN: What To Submit/Parts of Grade 12/4/2015 Property of CTE Joint Venture 9 1.Idea Development (Work Order) 2. Final Design [18 stamps on 1 page with title and overview descriptions, all files (.indd, images, fonts) collected for output. ] 3. Presentation to class

Closure Think of at least three things you will need to complete your final design, and then write at the bottom of your work order. Be prepared to share with class. 12/4/2015 Property of CTE Joint Venture 10