Think about your favorite book or story. It might be a classic piece of literature, a fantasy series you've read a hundred times, a terrifying horror novel, or just a really great book that stayed with you long after you read it. Imagine that the publisher is reprinting this book, and you've been selected to redesign the cover from scratch. What scenes do you want to focus on? Which characters are most important to you? How can you use typography, art, and design to bring out the true heart of this story?
Start with the classic book cover template below.
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A part of your grade will be based on how well you follow the template. The front and back covers should be 6.75 inches wide and 8 inches high. The spine should be 1 inch wide and 8 inches high. Turn in one large file with the front cover, spine, and back cover in place.
Your work will be graded using the following rubric:
Classic Book Cover Redesign Project Rubric
| Criteria | |
| Template Use 2 Points |
1 Point: You turn in one digital file, with the front cover, spine, and back cover positioned correctly. |
| 1 Point: The front and back covers are 6.75" x 8", and the spine is 1" x 8". | |
| Typography 2 Points |
1 Point: You include the title and author name on the front cover and spine, and a short summary of the story on the back cover. |
| 1 Point: Your choice of font and your use of typography is appealing and fits the story's audience and mood, themes, and style. | |
| Imagery 2 Points |
1 Point: You include artwork on the front cover and the back cover. |
| 1 Point: The artwork on the front and back covers represents the tone and content of the classic novel, and is layed out in an appealing way. | |
| Effectiveness 2 Points |
1 Point: You've thought of a creative and original concept that successfully updates the original design while still staying true to the original story, characters, themes, and settings. |
| 1 Point: You execute your concept effectively, showing use of the elements of art and principles of design. |
