MAJOR PROJECT ONE | RESUME AND WORDMARK

Deisgn Parameters

Use no more than two typeface families. No novelty type; you can use special paper stocks to print on, but be careful of heavy stocks or those that have ridges, toner may not stick to them.

Begin by creating a typographic wordmark for yourself. A wordmark is a typographical symbol composed completely from type, free form any picture or symbolic decoration or ornamentation. Wordmarks evolve from a close look at your name and the personality you want to convey on your résumé, as well as your intended profession. the success of a wordmark is in it’s simplicity. Your wordmark should and your headers should match to create typographic connections ( Gestalt, a whole). See attached information for correct format for your rationale for your project.

Design considerations

Choice of type: Remember that type conveys a sense of personality. Select a typeface that feels comfortable to you. Think about the size of the type in relation to other type elements on the page.

Capitalization: Using all lover case letters says something different than all caps, small caps or upper and lower case. Decide which capitalization pattern you want to use.

Arrangements of type: Some patterns are difficult to read. Take a hard look at your name, is it readable? Type that’s on it’s side or rotated is often hard to read.

Creativity: Consider interesting mixes of type and interesting juxtapositions. Don’t
be afraid to try something different, just make sure people can read it! Use color and density to help separate elements.

Once you have designed your wordmark you will incorporate it into a one-page résumé. Think about the position of the wordmark in relation to the information in your résumé. The wordmark does not have to be at the top left of the page. Also be careful in sizing your wordmark, don’t make it so huge it dominates the page.

Resume Options

Educational and relevant coursework; skills: Any noteworthy computer and technical skills (this class included), list them. You do not need to use courses’ official titles such as “Introduction to the Graphic Arts” , you could just use “Graphic arts”

Experience: Past employment history from current to past including years, months if summer jobs; phrase in positive terms emphasizing responsibilities; also include locations, not street address, but city and state. Do not list references or supervisors, street addresses, etc. with jobs, but do list the company name.

Accomplishments: Honor awards, activities, accomplishments, hobbies, talking points

Address: You could include your complete address, school or permanent with phone numbers, e-mail address, somewhere on your resume. Make sure they can find you!

Resume; readability

  • Carefully consider your margins. Margins that are too narrow may make your résumé seem crowded.
  • Making your résumé a quick read is one of the most important aspects of its design. Don’t use paragraph structure. Simple lists with explanations are more effective and easier to read, one bullet is option-8.  To have a square bullet use the font Wingdings and hit the letter ‘n’.
  • Hyphens are not effective as bullets.
  • Think about the effective use of white space to break up sections of information. White space helps us understand breaks and sections.
  • Consider the use of contrast type for headers. A bold sans serif can provide good contrast to a roman serif font in weight.
  • Limit the use of unusual display type faces, especially if you have used distinctive type in your wordmark.
  • Think about the grid. The information does not have to go all the way across the page. Instead, you can break it up by using a different grid pattern.
  • To line up information, make use you set tabs. You will also learn about InDesign’s bulleted list function. Don’t be afraid of tabs, they will help you!
  • Consider the paper you use. Special paper stocks can be effective in creating an individualized look for your résumé. But be careful, papers that are too bright or papers with colors that some people would find over the top or just nasty. Look around, invest some time, get it right.

Grading

  • Wordmark design
  • Resume design
  • Alignment
  • Type
  • Choice of contrast
  • Readability
  • Information
  • Completeness
  • Grouping
  • Accuracy

Redos

Everyone gets a full redo; no grade will be given until the redo copy is in. This project counts as 10 percent of your grade.

WHAT IS WHAT

You’re going to be the very first to turn-in your final projects to both the server and blog (you lucky devils). The server turn-in will constitute the bulk of your grade but the blog turn-in will be a great resource for your classmates and future students.

View the Videos On How to Turn Your Work In

THE SERVER

THE BLOG

Create a post for each final project and include the following items. Be sure to select the “Resume Student Work” category in the blog post on the right-hand side of the page before you hit save.

POST MUST INCLUDE

  • .jpg image of your final (960 x whatever, 12 quality)
  • Rationale
  • Link to PDF download
  • Select “Resume Student Work” category in the post before saving

STUDENT WORK