Students will explore various book and magazine covers, participate in discussions to understand visual storytelling techniques, and identify design elements that capture readers' attention, setting the groundwork for their own creations.

Students will define the core elements of effective book, magazine, and newspaper covers by analyzing various examples, articulating their observations, detailing the story and message they aim to convey, and hypothetically applying these insights to their own projects.

Students will brainstorm and sketch a variety of creative book and magazine cover concepts in their journals, drawing inspiration from color theory and typography workshops, and collaboratively share initial ideas with peers for constructive feedback, laying the groundwork for their upcoming prototyping phase.

Students will create low-fidelity prototypes of book and magazine covers using Canva, integrating feedback from previous phases to iteratively develop design elements such as color, typography, and layout composition over two focused sessions.

Students will present their book and magazine cover prototypes to peers and local graphic design professionals for targeted feedback, refining their designs through iterative techniques informed by real-world insights, ultimately preparing for the 'Cover Design Showcase'.