HT6 - 2024 - Album Sleeve

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

HT6 - 2024 - Album Sleeve

NEWS FLASH

Your music video has gone viral. Gara Records Chief Executive "Karlos Chatten" has been in touch. 

The demand for vinyl has blown up lately and Karlos wants you to design a front cover for the track that you made a music video for.

Example

Study the following image. 

In a moment I am going to ask you a question about it.

Think about the example album cover that you just saw.

What assets should an album cover include?

KO - Design an album cover that visually represents your music video's audio track.

• Use a template to design an album cover with pre-selected elements that match your music video.
• Create an original album cover using digital tools and include a photo from your video.
• Design a detailed and original album cover with advanced digital techniques and custom graphics.

Open the Link

Open the link

Canva Template - CLICK ME

Photopea Template - CLICK ME

Design an album cover that visually represents the theme of your music video.

Instructions:

Choose Your Template:

• Canva Template
• Photoshop Template

Include the Following Elements:

• Artist Name: Your artist's name or band name.
• Song Name: Title of the song from your music video.

Gara Records Logo: 

• Ensure the logo is prominently placed on the cover.

Enhance Your Cover with Suitable Images:

• Use images that complement and enhance the theme of your music video.
• Use images that complement and enhance the theme of your music video.

Design Tips:

• Balance your design by using colors, fonts, and images that work well together.
• Pay attention to alignment and spacing to create a professional look.
• Be creative and make sure your cover stands out.

Canva Template - CLICK ME

Photoshop Template - CLICK ME

PEER Assessment - Improving the album cover Look at your partners work:
1) Is the layout of the album cover appropriate - title included and in a suitable place, suitable images & background, font style suitable, can text be read easily?
2) Is the messaging correct on the album cover? Does it sell the product?

Write at least 2 Improvement points for your partner. This should instruct them how to improve their album cover- Sentence starter...I feel that your album cover could be improved by....

What is the secret sauce (most important element) when creating an effective flyer?