Reference no: EM133708155

Homework: Wedding Invitation

For this job, I need you to create a wedding program for an upcoming wedding ceremony from scratch (no templates of any form allowed)! Create a 1-page, single-fold, wedding program, using a recent version of InDesign (CS5 or higher) or "approved" alternate electronic publishing software (contact me if you are not sure).

In order to design a single-fold wedding program properly, you will have to create a 2-page document. Because there is a fold in the middle, it divides the page into two panels per page. It is very critical that you setup the program correctly, or it will not print properly.

Note on the first page, you'll have the Front Cover of the program, but it is placed on the far right panel (Panel 1). The Back Cover is placed on the far left. Placing the content in this order will unsure that the program prints properly when folded.

Page 2 (seen below) is printed on the back of Page 1. The Inside Page, Panel 2 is directly behind Page 1, Panel 1, once the design is printed in duplex.

Page 1, Panel 1: Front Cover (Location, Time, Date, Photo of Bride and Groom only)
Page 1, Panel 2: Back Cover (Acknowledgments only)
Page 2, Panel 2: Inside Left (Wedding Ceremony only)
Page 2, Panel 3: Inside Right (Wedding Party only)

You can always test your work by printing double sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, you can create a work around by printing Page 1, then placing Page 1 back in the printer and the print Page 2.

You will not be submitting a double-sided document, just both Page 1 and Page 2 in one InDesign file. I will print your work double-sided to make sure it aligns properly.

Here is a sample of the design you will be creating. You are free to use your own creativity, but you must not deviate from the four panel layout and you must use ALL of the content provided.

Program Content

The program content (time, place, and order of events) are supplied by your client can be downloaded below (see the attached MS Word document). Place the files into InDesign and format it properly.

Wedding Program Content

You will have to format the text in a number of ways (font selection, font size, leading, editing, and columns if desired) to ensure readability. Use LEADER DOTS where the client has used dots to separate content (The Wedding Party Panel as well as The Wedding Ceremony Panel). Please do not delete any content or you will lose points (you should never delete content a client provides you unless you discuss it with them beforehand).

Wedding Program Design Ideas

Using your favorite search engine (Yahoo, Google, etc) do a search on Wedding Programs and study the different formats and designs you find? I'm sure several will inspire you in your efforts to create an original design piece.

Submit the following:

I. Submit a PDF (Portable Document Format) version of your flyer to your Homeworks Folder.

II. Submit the original file of your completed work (.indd document if using InDesign).

III. Submit ALL images, graphics, photos, clip art, or text files used in creating your work.

Project Packaging

InDesign's Package feature places all the resources, including photos, images, clip art, and fonts, used in a document into one centralized folder. It also creates a PDF version of the document, which you need to submit to your Homeworks Folder.

Project Reflection

Post an answer the following questions when you submit your homeworks files.

1) What issues or challenges did you face creating this project?
2) What software programs did you use to create your project?

You can submit your reflection as a Microsoft Word document or just copy and paste your answers in your Homeworks folder's text box when you submit your work along with the rest of the required project files.

NOTE 1: Homeworks created in MS Word, MS Publisher, or MS Works (or similar word processing software applications) will not be paid for, graded, or accepted.

NOTE 2: You can not use a template or other pre-formatted design to complete your project, in whole, or in part. You must create your flyer from "scratch", starting from a empty page.

Your project must include all of the required elements listed below:

REQUIRED ELEMENTS

#DESCRIPTION

I. Page Margins: Set at 0.5 inches (or equivalent picas, points, etc.) on the top, bottom, left, and right. However, feel free to use bleeding if appropriate.

II. Page Orientation: Landscape (wide)

III. Document Size: Letter 8.5 inches (height) x 11 inches (width)

IV. Pages: Two pages printed back to back on one double-sided page (see examples)

V. Theme: All design elements in your project are appropriate and related to the subject matter.

VI. Graphic Elements: Include at least 1 "photograph of the happy couple" (appropriate for the project). All graphic elements are required to be high-quality, well-designed, non-pixelated, not cartoon-ish, and visually appealing.

VII. Colors: Include at least 2 different colors in your design.

VIII. Fonts: Use at least 2 different fonts in your design. At least one font should be a script font. Good font choices (sizes and types). The Panel Headings should be formatted and aligned consistently (Acknowledgements, The Wedding Party, and Wedding Ceremony).