Project Two
Movie Screenplay
Films a series of pictures that when put together bring a story to life through both what you see on screen as well as the words the characters speak throughout the film. This project will challenge you replicate the experience of a film in a static format using a combination of type and image. The poster will work on both a micro and macro level. Each page will function as individual composition and the poster as a whole will work as an overall composition.
You must use at least 17 pages of your screenplay. These pages do not have be chronological. Think about using pages with a mix of stage direction and dialogue. What parts of your movie are most important or impactful? What parts hint at the overall messages or ideas the film presents? Where are pivotal moments or quotes happening throughout the screenplay?
You may only use (6) Individual stills from your film throughout the poster. Thin carefully on your selections as well as how you can use them in alternate ways?
Must Include:
- (6) Stills used in the poster
- (4) Colors Max
- Title Treatment (Film + Date Released)
- Up to (5) Pieces of Fair Use Imagery
- Any illustration should be used a textural rather than pictoral way
Movie Choices:
-Pulp Fiction (1994)
-Taxi Driver (1976)
-No Country for Old Men (2007)
-Whiplash (2014)
-Michael Clayton (2007)
-Moneyball (2011)
-The Dark Knight (2008)
-The Social Network (2010)
-Heat (1998)
-The Matrix (1999)
-12 Angry Men (1957)
-The Breakfast Club (1985)
-There Will Be Blood (2007)
-The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
-Chinatown (1974)
-Network (1976)
-Lost in Translation (2003)
-Psycho (1960)
-The Godfather (1972)
-V for Vendetta (2005)
FINAL DELIVERABLES:
Printed Poster 24x36
PDF of above poster (On the server)
PDF of the Panels (on the server)
PDF of above poster (with grid turned on) (On Server)
Digital Process Book (Your processs book should clearly show what 17 pages of screenplay you used and what stills from the film you used as imagery)
(4) Images at 1080 width by 1920 height. (PNG OR JPEG) of the following:
1. Full Poster
2. Favorite Two Panels
3. Poster Details
SCHEDULE:
3 / 27 / 25
IN CLASS
Introduce Project 2
Choose Movies
In-Class Acitvity
Barbie
How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Everything Everywhere All at Once
HOMEWORK
Find your screenplay and watch your film. What moments are important to the plot and story? What moments have strong moments of dialogue or big twists in the story?
Annotate your screenplay. Where are the production notes important? What moments focus on dialogue or character interaction?
Research your film and create words lists and other visual tools to help you are you continue with this project.
(2) Typographic moodboards for your film. Think of both typographic choices and layout. What elements typographically connect to your film?
In-Class Posters:
Photo (In Folder )
Title
Year Released
Length
Director
Cinematographer
Actor one
Actor two
Quote
Logo 1 (In Folder)
Logo 2 (In Folder)
(6) Layouts using all information above. Mix hierarchy and push to explore different ideas. Big Bigs and Small Smalls.
Basic photo adjustments allowed (Cropping / BW / Monotone etc) Do not alter substantially.
Use (2) Typefaces Max. Might want to choose something with multiple weights.
3 / 4 / 25
IN CLASS
Review Movies Choices and Research
HOMEWORK
(6) Type Style Studies. Think about how a range of different levels of hierarchy? Do you need one typeface or several? Heading, Subheads, Captions, Etc. Explore a range of typefaces based on your moodboards. Use the following link as a guide but not a template. Think about what pieces you will need?
Link
Choose your (6) Stills from the movie to use for the duration of the project. Really take time to think about what images represent your film as a whole or represent the big moments in interesting ways? You will likely need to repeat images throughout your design so think about what you can do to alter / distort images to make them feel different?
Movie Stills DB
Film Grab
ShotDeck
(1) Moodboard of image treatments or layout ideas . How can imagery be used in interesting ways?
Print off and bring in 2-3 Pages of your screenplay in one typeface (choose one of your studies from above and explore different weights) and at the following sizes (6pt / 8 pt / 18 pt / 24 pt / 48 / 72 pt) as well as clear tape / glue stick and scissors. Bring in 2 different stills printed as well in various sizes. (All of this can be printed Black and White on Letter or Tabloid Pages) Fill them up since we will be cutting them apart.
Example
3 / 6 / 23
IN CLASS
Review Typographic Moodboards and
Imagery studies
In-Class Making Activitiy
HOMEWORK
Create a Grid template for your panel (8 IN WIDTH x 12 IN HEIGHT). You may want to try out several throughout your explorations.
Design (15) explorations of panel one. Focus on different conceptual and layout ideas here.
Push things apart. The goal of this exercise is to establish ideas for style. Not close together, explore a wide range of executions. Think about how to use type and image. Push hierarchy both visual and typographic.
Include at least (2) pages of your screenplay, a quote, and a still on each.
3 / 11 / 25
IN CLASS
Review Panel 1 Explorations
HOMEWORK
Refine (5) explorations of panel one. Focus on different conceptual and layout ideas here. Push things apart. The goal of this exercise is to establish ideas for style. Not close together, explore a wide range of executions. Think about how to use type and image. Push hierarchy both visual and typographic.
(10) Studies for Film Title Treatment + Year
3 / 13 / 25
IN CLASS
Review page one page studies
HOMEWORK
Choose (3) directions from your explorations (focusing on range of executions).
Design 3 pages for each direction. Continue to focus on both typographic and visual hierarchy.
Include the follwing in each of the three directions: Title treatment, At least two 2 Images, 5-6 Pages of screenplay, at least one quote or call out.
3 / 18 / 25
IN CLASS
Spring Break
HOMEWORK
Continue with Homework
3 / 20 / 25
IN CLASS
Spring Break
HOMEWORK
Continue with Homework
3 / 25 / 25
HOMEWORK
Refine (2) directions from your explorations (focusing on range of executions). Refine / Explore 4 pages/panels for each direction.
Continue to focus on both typographic and visual hierarchy.
3/ 27 / 25
IN CLASS
Review 2 Directions
HOMEWORK
Choose a final direction and layout all 9 panels using the style you have begun to develop. Make sure you are adding alll the content. Pay attention to typographic detail and typographc hierarchy. Don't let the panels get formulaic or self contained.
Bring in (2) favorite / or panels you are struggling with as packaged files. Either Indesign or Illustrator is fine.
4 / 1 / 25
IN CLASS
Review System of Panels
HOMEWORK
Refine the layout of all 9 panels using the style you have begun to develop. Push tension and big shifts in scale.
4 / 3 / 25
IN CLASS
Review full system of panels
HOMEWORK
Refine your panels and make refinements to all 9 panels. Pay attention to typographic details as well as type size. How can each panel function on its own and as part of larger whole.
4 / 8 / 25
IN CLASS
Review Final Panels
(Print full size mock up for us to see) Tile print and keep it simple
HOMEWORK
Review deliverables and finalize. Make sure you are ready to turn in all of the individual delverables. Don't wait until last minute to print.
Focus on the details. Pay attention to typographic details as well as type size. How can each panel function on its own and as part of larger whole. Design something you would be proud to have up in your room.
4 / 10 / 25
IN CLASS
Optional Class
(Come with questions or if you need help)
HOMEWORK
Review deliverables and finalize. Make sure you are ready to turn in all of the individual delverables. Don't wait until last minute to print.
Focus on the details. Pay attention to typographic details as well as type size. How can each panel function on its own and as part of larger whole. Design something you would be proud to have up in your room.
4 / 15 / 25
IN CLASS
Project Due
HOMEWORK
Begin Project 3