Tuesday 22 September 2009

First Task - Research the process of designing and making CD covers

In this assignment you will learn about the process of creating CD artwork and study the work of successful CD designers to enhance your knowledge for your own creative process. Your findings will help you to develop your skills in the planning and design of a CD cover.

What you need to research

You need to visit a minimum you of TWO websites to discover the PROCESSES OF HOW CD covers are made.
Consider:

  • the inspiration for the cover
  • the design and what is meant to represent ( in graphics and colours)
  • the materials used including software
  • The CD box and the disc, the material used, expense, etc.
  • anything you consider to be important in the process of designing and making a CD cover.

The posts you need to write

Write at least two posts for each designer you have visited about how they go about designing and making a CD cover. Add more, if necessary.

You should aim to include weblinks and images, etc.

Here are some of websites to help you:

http://www.cddesign.com/

http://www.discmakers.com/design/

http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/05/10/how-to-design-a-cd-cover-by-listening-to-music/



If these are not enough you can Google up some of your own.

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