Album Cover Art
Expectations
To utilize Illustrator to create a vinyl album cover for the artist of your choice. You are to create a front and back cover that represents your artist well. This case should look nothing like the original and should be your own concept.
Choose your artist and design
You may pick anyone you would like. You must find a high resolution image of this persons face. You will crop out a unique shape of this persons face and you will trace everything within that shape. You will also pick other items and shapes to trace around this person.
Back Cover
The back cover should have a list of 8-10 songs broke into an A-side and B-side, a barcode that is the correct size and repreated elements from the front cover to create a consistent look.
Technical Requirements
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Image of artist cropped using clipping masks
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Artist traced on the front in great detail
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Good use of Pen Tool, clean handlebar use and paths
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Use of shape tool with shape builder to create unique shapes
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Shapes made with minimal anchor points
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File saved and submitted correctly
Main Requirements
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Barcode with a white rectangle behind it.
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Pricing info, generally included under the barcode.
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A list of 8-10 songs on the back, broken into an A & B sides
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Unique Typography with name of artist and album
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Production logos, must be traced
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Back cover should have a consistent but different design. than the front cover
File information
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File Name: yourname_album
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File Size: 12 inch by 12 inch
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Orientation: n/a
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Artboards: 2
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Resolution: 300 ppi
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File Format: .ai, .eps & .jpg
.png)
