SCASA Documents
Reference Page – 08_Design_References_acknowledgements
Declaration of Authenticity – Declaration-of-Authenticity-for-all-practical-ATAR-courses
Websites
https://prezi.com/emuoiiin1xzk/female-photographers/
http://henryseneyee.blogspot.ca
http://www.dantobinsmith.com/featured/
http://blog.imagebrief.com/the-cover-girl-how-one-photographer-has-shot-over-350-book-covers/
http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/inspiration-90-photo-based-book-covers–psd-6401
Book Mockup
Found this website – which will allow you to put your designs onto 3d books etc (like the Treasure Island)
You must reference the website!
Will add the icing to your cake, i suggest – having a look!
Form Follows Function
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/03/does-form-follow-function/
Glossary of Keywords
Glossary-of-key-words-used-in-the-formulation-of-questions
Attached is a glossary of keywords used in the formulation of questions and how it affects the way you answer questions in extended responses, exams etc etc
Page Layout
Page 1 – Brief / Moodboard / Survey about genre / Contents Page / Form Follows Function
Page 2 – Timeline / schedule + Technologies (materials used etc) + Image Analysis
Page 3 – Prototype sketches x4 (DEP + annotations)
Page 4 – Synectics for 4x Prototypes
Page 5 – Prototype 1 – Image Selection (annotated + camera settings), Typography, Colours, DEP, Persuasive Techniques
Page 6 – Prototype 2 – Image Selection (annotated + camera settings), Typography, Colours, DEP, Persuasive Techniques
Page 7 – Prototype 3 – Image Selection (annotated + camera settings), Typography, Colours, DEP, Persuasive Techniques
Page 8 – Prototype 4 – Image Selection (annotated + camera settings), Typography, Colours, DEP, Persuasive Techniques
Page 9 – Prototype Survey + evaluation
Page 10 – Combining Prototypes – reshoot?
Page 11 – Synectics
Page 12 – Synectics
Page 13 – Final Survey
Page 14- Misc page ( allows extra information, slight alterations/edits to design)
Page 15- Final Design + annotations
Critical things to consider when designing a book cover!
What Subjects and Designs Work for Books in my Genre? Before committing to any particular concept or layout, peruse the competition. Have a look at the covers of other books in your genre that are vying for readers’ attention. Find trends and determine common factors that appear to drive interest. VISIT A BOOKSHOP, you know they exist?
For example, a quick glance at books categorised as romantic comedies on Amazon.com suggests that optimal book covers feature photographs of couples’ faces (in the midst of various romantic acts), legs, feet next to each other, and headless bodies in various states of undress.
On the other hand, a look at science fiction books reveals more illustration, with a heavy emphasis on space, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and space ships.
What Will Make My Book Stand Out? I do not recommend simply going along with whatever seems to be popular in terms of book cover design for your genre. Though it can help to know what sort of imagery readers are attracted to, you should also think carefully about how you can stand out. After all, how will you break through as a romance novelist if your book cover shows yet another pair of nicely-shaven female legs placed alongside a pleasant setting?
What Will Make My Book Alluring? In addition to making your book cover design different from its competition, think carefully about how you can work in an element of mystery or pose an unanswered question. People are more likely to click through links to articles, books, and videos that pique their curiosity.
The Audience
Like any business, the goal of any author is to connect with his/her readers and make sales. If the cover doesn’t resonate with the audience, the book won’t sell.
- Who are the readers? Age? Gender?
- Where will they be buying this book?
What is the author’s mission? What type of impact are they hoping to achieve on the reader
The Story Itself
Much more so than a logo or website design, a book cover is an expected source of information. Readers expect to be able to grasp a fairly accurate picture of what the book is about from a single glance.
- Is this a stand alone book or will the cover need to fit into part of a series?
- What are some of the most powerful/important scenes/ideas of the book?
- What is the story about?
- Is it educational material, fantasy or something else?
- What’s the title?
- How much space will it take on the cover?
‘Design is the human power to conceive, plan, and realise products that serve human beings in the accomplishment of any individual or collective purpose.’ (Richard Buchanan, Carnegie Mellon University)
Photography
Unit 3 Commercial Design book cover and magazine design; outdoor advertising design; print advertising campaign; calendar design; still life, portrait; fashion; landscape photography; narrative photography; anti‐advertisements; services; organisations and non‐profit organisations; formal portrait; environmental portrait; landscape; architectural; reportage; event; macro; corporate portraiture.
Unit 4 Influential Design print design; poster design; surrealism; photo montage and joiners; creative portrait and fashion; urban landscape photography; creative advertising; advertising campaign; third world issues created by first world consumers; gender politics; mental health issues; health related; counter culture; persuasive advertising