P2 – Final Submission: Printing & Exhibition

Project 2 – In Pairs with Individual Work

This is a physical, in-person submission. Students will submit their two completed compositions, printed and mounted for the Class Exhibition.

Final marks will reflect your attention to:

File preparation and setup
Printing quality and technical accuracy
Conceptual clarity and visual execution
Participation in the exhibition display

🗓️ Book Your Printing Session

Each student must schedule a printing session with Prof. Rodriguez using the link provided on Avenue to Learn.

Limited to four students per time slot.
⚠️ You must arrive on time and with your files fully prepared.

💾 File Prep Checklist (Before Your Session)

Make sure your files are:

Reviewed and refined based on feedback provided by the professor
Exported from Adobe Illustrator as high-quality PDFs
Export a fifth PDF file with the original photographic reference used in your project
- This file should follow the same aspect ratio and Illustrator document settings as your other compositions
Saved on a USB drive and ready for review at your scheduled session

⚠️ Important: Students who arrive without properly set-up files will lose marks.

🖨 During the Printing Session

Arrive at five minutes before your scheduled time and meet the professor
Bring your USB drive with your final compositions
The professor will verify and approve the files
Once approved, your files will be printed and handed to you
Sessions will last 45–60 minutes

🖼️ Exhibition Preparation (before the Class Exhibition)

Start preparing your layout before the printing session. You will mount your work for display during the final exhibition.

Print Size:

Each composition should measure 6–8 inches on the longest side
Maintain the same aspect ratio in all of your compositions for consistency.

⚠️ Important: Follow all setup and submission instructions carefully to avoid losing points.

Mounting Guidelines:

You are responsible for mounting your printed compositions for the final exhibition
You may use any external materials for mounting, such as Dry-Erase Foam Boards (available at Dollarama), cardstock, or other creative supports
Keep spacing and framing consistent across all four pieces
Use the same aspect ratio and align your pieces carefully

Be creative! Your mounting choices—such as layout, layering, or added textures—can visually reinforce the theme or characteristics of your animal.
Consider how the animal’s movement, behaviour, or environment might influence how your work is presented.
Let your final display tell a story and serve as a cohesive visual statement.

📥 Final Submission Checklist (after Class Exhibition)

Each student must complete two final steps:

In-person submission (during the Printing Session)

Final Digital Compositions
- Submit the same files that were printed and exhibited
- Format: High-quality Adobe PDF
- Naming Protocol:
  - Lastname-Firstname-P2-1.pdf
  - Lastname-Firstname-P2-2.pdf
  - Lastname-Firstname-P2-3.pdf
  - Lastname-Firstname-P2-4.pdf
  - Group-#-P2.pdf (Photographic reference composition)

Online submission (on A2L)

Exhibition Info Document
This document should reflect the kind of information typically submitted for a gallery, portfolio, or group show.

📄 Required Content:
- Title of the Work
- Type of Work (digital illustration, collage, mixed-media, etc.)
- Photo of the Mounted Work in the Class Exhibition
- Authors
- Short Description (3–5 sentence artist statement about the concept)
- Author Bio (2–3 sentences per student, written in third person)
- Three Additional Photos showing your work within the context of the exhibition
  (e.g., wide shots of the wall, interaction with peers or audience, exhibition signage, etc.)
File Format: PDF
Naming Protocol: Group-#-P2-ExhibitionInfo.pdf

Think of this as your exhibition record—a digital folder that could be submitted to a gallery, added to a portfolio, or included in a grant application. 📌 All materials must be uploaded to Avenue to Learn by the stated deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will result in a grade deduction.

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