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Graphic Design Projects
The following package of materials provides everything you need to get started designing your own graphic design assignment and implement into your class. There is a mix of resources addressed to instructors, as well as links to student-facing resources, that are also linked on other pages of this guide. To discuss customizing these materials for your own assignment, contact Amanda McCollom (amccoll@udel.edu). All the materials on this page are licensed under a CC-BY-NC 4.0 license.
For Instructors
- Instructor's Guide to Graphic Design AssignmentsTips for instructors to build a graphic design assignments into their course; includes learning objectives, information about tools, and a sample timeline for the assignment.
- Social Media Campaign Assignment Prompt (E110)E110 graphic design assignment with a focus on Instagram and TikTok campaigns; shared with the permission of the instructor.
- Assigning and Assessing Multimodal ProjectsTips and resources about multimodal projects with a focus on assessment from Georgetown University.
- Evaluating Multimodal AssignmentsIncludes suggested grading criteria for a visual argument assignment.
- Evaluating Multimodal Work, RevisitedGreat suggestions for questions to consider for evaluative criteria
Canvas Module
Go to Canvas Commons and search “Library Resources for Multimedia Projects”; download and import into your Canvas course. This module contains separate pages for video projects, podcast projects, and graphic design projects. If your project is only graphic design-based, you can un-publish the other two pages. If your students can choose what they create, leave all pages published. Feel free to rename the module and customize content as needed.
For Students
- Graphic Design Planning Worksheet (Google Doc)You will be required to make a copy of the google doc.
- Graphic Design LibguideProvides information and resources on design principles, color, accessibility, free tools, and software tutorials.
- Design Principles video7 minute video covering four design principles and how to apply them; created by the Student Multimedia Design Center.
- CanvaOnline graphic design platform that allows users to create social media graphics, presentations, posters and other visual content. Free and paid versions available.