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Magazine Layout- "What is Design?" Project 
Magazine Layout- "What is Design?" Project
Develop a magazine article based on the notes in your textbook on 'What is Design'. Write at least a half page article using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling. Once you have written the article, then using Scribus format the text and add graphics to create a pleasing 1 page spread for a magazine.
Rubric Code: YB89AX
By MALewis
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Final: Magazine Layout
Develop a magazine article on a topic of your choice. Write at least a 1 page article using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling. Once you have written the article, then using Photoshop and Illustrator, format the text and add graphics to create a pleasing 2 page (18x12") spread for a magazine. Students will tell the story of their topic both visually and with the written word.
  Below basic

Demonstrates little or no evidence of meeting the requirements and goals of the assignment. Project should be resubmitted.

0 pts

Basic

Has not met the requirements and goals of the assignment and need to make improvements.

5 pts

Proficient

Met the requirements and goals of the project

8 pts

Advanced

Exceeded the requirements and the goals of the project.

10 pts

Font Selection
10 pts

Project contains type in an appropriate typeface, congruent with the tone of the images and the piece
Below basic

Project does not contain text.
Basic

Project includes text, but does include a change font from the default font. Comic Sans is used in project.
Proficient

Basics of typography are applied, such as basic tracking, kerning and leading. Font selection has been performed and does not include the use the default font. Fonts are congruent and work effectively together
Advanced

Typographic skills in tracking, kerning and leading are of superior merit. Student has selected font face based on the effect on the overall piece. Font selection reflects the theme of the piece. Fonts are exceptionally congruent and present a unified and harmonic flow of type.
Text Styling
10 pts

Student shapes text.
Below basic

Project does not contain stylized text.
Basic

Project contains type styling, however, the styling does not add to the overall gestalt of the piece.
Proficient

Project type styling is complex and adds a strong graphic element to the the piece.
Advanced

Project type styling is complex, contains proper tracking, kerning and leading and adds a strong graphic element to the piece. Multiple text styling effects, such as warped text, text wrap and/or other text styling is used through out the piece.
Gestalt/Craftmanship
20 pts

Gestalt refers to the essence or shape of an entity's complete form. Overall unity in layout.
Below basic

Project does not contain elements which pertain to gestalt.

The finished document does not communicate the article's theme, audience, organizational structure,and/or events and tells no story, either visually or verbally to the audience.
Basic

Project contains 2 or 3 elements of gestalt. Elements do not combine to create a greater visual whole.

The finished article communicates, with difficulty the article's theme, audience, organizational structure,and/or events and does not tell the visual story effectively.
Proficient

Project contains 3-4 elements of gestalt, elements combine to create a basic sense of the piece's visual design is greater than the sum of it's parts.

The finished article communicates clearly the article's theme, audience, organizational structure,and/or events and begins to tell the visual story effectively.
Advanced

Project contains all 5 elements of gestalt and elements combine seamlessly to intensify the piece's visual design and elevate the design to a comprehensive and complete whole.

The finished article communicates the the article's theme, audience, organizational structure,and/or events and tellc the visual story effectively, at an elevated level.
Authorship
10 pts

Student presents an interesting and unique piece of writing, utilizing proper grammar, punctuation and capitalization.
Below basic

Student presents a poorly written piece which does not hold the audience's attention.
Basic

Project uses proper grammatical mechanics, however, does not have a clear theme, organizational structure or is difficult for the audience to understand.
Proficient

Project incorporates good mechanics along with good storytelling. Article is interesting for the audience to read.
Advanced

Project incorporates excellent mechanics along with excellent storytelling. Audience is engaged in reading the article.



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