Part One: Find an example of what you would call a ‘good’ design. This may be a magazine advertisement, a web page, brochure, business card, multimedia interface, etc. Write a brief explanation on why you believe this to be a good use of design principles.
Part Two: Find an example of what you would call a ‘bad’ design. This may be a magazine advertisement, a web page, brochure, business card, multimedia interface, etc. Write a brief explanation on why you believe this to be a bad example of the use of design principles and elements. Also include what you may do to strengthen the design.
Part Three: Make a list of ten (10) designers and art directors whose work you find admirable.
Part Four: There are several major theories of visual communication. These include Gestalt, Semiotics, Constructivism, Ecological Theory, Cognitive Theory, Huxley-Lester Model, and Omniphasism. Research one of these theories and write a brief synopsis.