Title IX Group Project

Project Information

Name of Project: Title IX Group Project

Class: Media Design 1

Due Date: 12/10/2021

Date Posted: 11/22/2021

Date Updated: 12/10/2021

Program: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Spark, Google Forms

Group Members: Gabrielle Struzik, Sofia Baldwin, Hayley Buick

Project Description: We were assigned a semester-long group project based around a social justice topic on campus. My group partnered with Title IX and worked with Title IX Coordinator Nikkie Herman to promote the awareness of different topics surrounding the organization.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Project

Project Information

Name of Project: LGBTQ+ Mental Health Project

Class: Media Design 1

Due Date: 12/02/2021

Date Posted: 12/01/2021

Program: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere

Project Description: After choosing a broad topic we were passionate about, we needed to narrow that topic to a specific cause we could design for. We also had to choose an organization that aligns with our topic for this project, and research their specific needs and goals. We then needed to design a project around this research that could be used around Alfred State’s campus.

Final Demo Reel

Project Information

Name of Project: Final Demo Reel

Class: Advanced Motion Graphics

Due Date: 12/5/2021

Date Posted: 11/21/2021

Date Updated: 12/5/2021

Program: Cinema 4D, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator

Project Description: After completing several projects over the course of the semester, we were tasked with either creating a demo reel with previous and new projects, or to create a new animation entirely. Regardless, the demo reel needs to be about a minute long and requires sound.

Project 3: International Client

Project Information

Name of Project: Project 3: International Client

Class: Professional Practices

Due Date: 11/22/2021

Date Posted: 11/21/2021

Program: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

Project Description: After researching the aesthetic and overall personality of the Hellish APT Cafe & Bar, a rebrand was created to update and fit the needs of the client, Tsuragi Sato. Deliverables for this project include a logo, a menu, a sign, and a final PDF booklet.

Project 2: Resume & Letterhead

Project Information

Name of Project: Project 2: Resume & Letterhead

Class: Professional Practices

Due Date: 10/18/2021

Date Posted: 10/18/2021

Program: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Project Description: Following Project 1, we were tasked with continuing our personal branding campaign with resumes and letterheads. They each had to follow style guidelines outlined by our business cards and envelopes, including our typefaces, word-marks, and color palette. The resume needed to be filled out with our own information, but the letterhead could be filled with filler text.

Project 1: Envelopes & Business Cards

Project Information

Name of Project: Project 1: Envelopes & Business Cards

Class: Professional Practices

Due Date: 9/27/2021

Date Posted: 9/27/2021

Program: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Project Description: After discussing different aspects of being a freelance graphic designer, we were tasked with taking the first steps towards solidifying our personal brand. The project was set into three stages, with the final outcome consisting of a polished wordmark, business card design, and envelope design.

Personal Cause Research

Assignment Information

Name of Assignment:  Personal Cause Research

Class: Special Topics Media Design 1

Due Date: 9/22/2021

Date Posted: 9/22/2021

Assignment Description: After selecting a broad topic, we were tasked with narrowing our focus and researching that area thoroughly. We needed to find an organization that aligns with our focus, and explain what they are doing to make change. Lastly, we were to discuss any ideas we may have for further design for this project. The write-up should be at least 500 words.

Protest Poster Practice

Project Information

Name of Project: Protest Poster Practice

Class: Media Design 1

Due Date: 9/17/2021

Date Posted: 9/17/2021

Program: Adobe Illustration

Project Description: Our assignment was to create 2-3 posters that would align to either our future personal or group projects. The goal of the assignment was to get some practice designing for the cause in a rather quick manner, as the assignment had to be completed in one hour. The signs should include a message and any actionable items towards the cause.

Assignment 1: My Cause

Assignment Information

Name of Assignment:  Assignment 1: My Cause

Class: Special Topics Media Design 1

Due Date: 9/3/2021

Date Posted: 9/1/2021

Assignment Description: For our first assignment, we have to identify a cause that we would want to design for. We additionally need to give background information on the cause and what they are trying to achieve, and explain why the cause is important to us.

Motion Graphics Demo Reel

Project Information

Name of Project: Motion Graphics Demo Reel

Class: Motion Graphics

Due Date: 4/28/2021

Date Posted: 4/27/2021

Program: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere

Project Description: For our final project, we needed to piece together different clips from our past projects and make a demo reel. The reel could be any length and we could use clips from other classes as long as they were in the realm of motion graphics.