Design Question
above, read the critique information, and then write a comparison of the critiques
and the critique process.
1. Collect examples of each of elements and principles if design.
2. Find an image that in your opinion fails to use the elements and principles
well. Write a short critique of the image.
3. Find another image that does use elements and principles well. State why
you think as you do.
4. For #2, state which of the elements in the image you found is the most
prominent. For example, suppose you find a photograph of a resort
highlighting a long white beach. State which of the elements, e.g., texture is
most obvious. Is contrast, perspective or another element part of the image? Projects: There are two projects in this course. Your success in the second
project depends to a large extent on: (1.) how thoroughly you do Project 1, and
(2.) how well you learn the material in the course. Ask lots of questions; find lots
of answers. Use Internet resources, the information in your readings and you
instructor to help you develop a great project.
Criteria: Use A.P.A. format for all projects. A.P.A. format is the standard format
for all reports in the Department of Business and Tourism Your report should be in standard academic format: 12 pt. Times New Roman
font, double spaced, correct grammar, spelling and use of English. You must site
all sources under the heading “references” to avoid committing plagiarism.
Project 1: Fix It!
Please choose a product or service. In either case, choose something that has a
flaw, problem or which could be more efficient. Your aims are: 1. to improve the
product or service to create a more satisfying customer experience, and 2. to
increase profit derived from the product or service.
1. Draw, photograph or create a diagram of the product or service. Explain the
design as it is now.
2. Write a paper explaining how it could be improved, why your improvements
will work and how. The paper should be as long as it takes to fully explain the
changes you recommend.
3. Hand in your project at the end of module 4Project 2: Ready for the Den?
Develop a Dragon’s Den Presentation selling your concepts for the improved
product or service in Project 1 to the Dragons. You may use any presentation
style that you think will help you. A Power Point file must be submitted defending
your design, ideas, and concepts for the option you chose.