You are to create a "spirit poster"

	The design should be suitable for our school pep rally
	You can use colored paper and color printer if desired

You are to make it "landscape", with .4 (point 4) margins

You are to use appropriate graphics, with some overlapping.

	format your images
	size them using the corner handles so they are proportionate

Look  at your design and decide if you need to work on your "white space"

	move things around until it looks professional
	can one see it from a distance?  Could it be read in the hallway while someone is walking?

Discussion:  What is a LOGO?  What is the purpose?

do a Google image search

What software can I use to create one?

Copyright concerns

size?

3" -  4"

use? 

on pocket, H20 bottle, envelopes, sign, etc.

Legibility

Words?

	Use Word Art if you wish (insert, picture word art)
	(right click and edit)

Graphics?

	insert, picture, clip art
	copyright!!

Visual

color scheme

Simple!

Design shape

try drawing an auto shape (view, toolbars, drawing) and keep the design within this border

You are to create a "personal logo"

	The design should be suitable for use on letterhead, iron-on transfer etc.
	it must be 3 inches or less in total size

The logo must have 3 parts

	Your name "stylized"
	A slogan that describes you  try www.sloganizer.net, try WordArt or www.cooltext.com
	A graphic that represents you You are to use appropriate copyright-free graphics, with some overlapping. self drawn shape or graphic from another copyright free link!
	format your images
	size them using the corner handles so they are proportionate

Look  at your design and decide if you need to work on your "white space"

	move things around until it looks professional
	can one see it from a distance?  Could it be read in the hallway while someone is walking?

Group the objects together so they all move as one image and place at the top of the page

Separate, as 3 items,  on the bottom of the page the 3 components of the unified logo

	The graphic that represents you
	Your stylized name
	Your slogan

Have the teacher grade from your monitor

Don't forget to save!

You are to create letterhead stationary  for yourself

	The results should be appropriate for you to use for your own correspondence, or as a gift (use their name!) for someone else.
	You can use colored paper and color printer if desired

Create a matching envelope to your letterhead

Create some return address labels.  Print on regular paper.  If you really like them, I have some sticky label paper you may use.

	Use color
	Use graphics

Create a Business card

	Should include your personal logo
	could be for business or personal calling card

Create a "Basic Resume" using one of the Word Templates

Create a 8.5 x 11 inch poster to advertise a school "Sadie Hawkins Day" dance.  You choose the date and time.