Final Project: DVD and Poster Design

DUE: Monday, 04.27.09

Create a poster and DVD box set for a documentary on a Non-Profit organization or campaign. The poster should raise awareness of the organization's goals, and encourage readers to join the campaign or donate to the cause. Use type and imagery to convey the organization's message and spread awareness about the work they do. This will be your final project!

>> 20% of final grade

Here are some ideas for your organization/campaign:
International Rescue Committee
Doctors Without Borders
VH1's Save the Music
Peace Corps
UNICEF

Of course, there are so many others to choose from, so find an organization that you feel does work close to your heart, and research them. Find a project to which they commit their time and resources, and think up a documentary about it. Come up with a name, and start thinking about your concept!

Your poster will focus more on the cause or issue highlighted in your invented documentary film, but it will also mention the DVD as well. The DVD should be packaged in a creative manner, as if it were a special edition DVD that could be purchased (or be given as a donation/membership gift).

This is a project where you need to explore typography in a beautiful, expressive way while having it clearly communicate the message that is intended. Take all of the lessons that you've learned so far this semester and apply them to this project, where you are finally using typography in a real-world application. Before you begin your designs, look at some annuals and online for good not-for-profit design and creative DVD/CD packaging. Be open and experimental; in your project, typography should be the main design component. Craftsmanship will also play a prominent role in your grade for this project, so think about ways for your packaging to be super clean and professional looking.

We will talk about this more tomorrow, after the critique. Also, remember tomorrow, after the critique and discussion of the next project, we will go down to Clarissa's reception to show her our support. Have a great evening!

(Below are some poster examples I found online during a short search...)