Layout Assignment
 
Assignment: Use your knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout (CARP) principals to create the layout for the first issue of your journal. Keep in mind that you will include your use of basic design principals (color, typography, contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity) in the final report of your project at the end of the semester.
 
Layout: You must you Adobe InDesign to create your inside pages. The design of your journal is optional and should be based on your experience, or the experience of your layout editor. Make sure to include a forward, acknowledgements page, table of contents, page numbers, and an editorial page. You might also include a basic title page and a contributor's page, but the rest is up to you.
 
You will also include snapshots of the layout in your final report and your exhibit at the end of the semester.

Size: You have some flexibility here, but you will want to create a book that falls between 6x9 and 8.5x11 inches. Discuss the size of the your book with your editorial team and make sure that the inside pages match the length and width of your cover.
 
Inside pages: You will notice that I've added links to the schedule with information on front matter, back matter, and designing inside pages. Make sure you understand the importance of each and every part of your book. You will want to pay attention, for instance, to the table of contents and how a good table of contents can help readers navigate through the pages of a book or magazine.
 
Page Numbers: Because journals in this class are saddle-stitched you will want to ensure you keep your book to 48 pages or less. Otherwise, you will have a difficult time with the binding.

You will also want to consider your page count. You don't want blank pages in your book so make sure your page count is divisible by 4 (always keep in mind you print 4 pages per sheet of paper).
 
Layout/Border: I will pay particular attention to the layout of your book, which includes the border. Please make sure that the text doesn't come to close to the edge of the book. This creates an eyesore and doesn't illustrate your knowledge of layout.
 
Note to the Copy Editor: Please keep in mind that part of your group's final grade is based on the congruence of your journal, which includes the design and overall layout. Therefore, you should lend an eye in the development and overall editing of this assignment.


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