# graphics-lab-launch-event-plan ## logistics: * for 23-24 MDF cohort optional session: Tuesday, August 29, 1 - 2 pm * for LLUFs: tbd * length: 1 hour including questions + discussion * estimated attendees: 5 ## outline * Intro: 5 min * what is graphics-lab, what is the work that we will be doing this year * intro the ILP, the bookshelf, the lab leads * Academic Design Moves Activity: 20 min * (not sure about this name! maybe visual facilitation? or visual argument structures? or visual structures?) * do with steve jobs together (5 min) * draw that phrase * construct the basic card structure * show the actual image * draw a phrase that describes the sort of argument structure * using only blank cards construct and present the argument (5 min) * you can cut the cards to different sizes, but nothing can resemble an icon, so no symbols or words. just the cards. * unpack the graphic design principles that are revealed in the process of constructing these (5-10 min) * Iconic Activity: 20 min * emily gives a tour of her case study (5 min) * create an icon that would be useful in visual communication within your department or research (10 min) * pre-poulated .ai files with masked images * pre-populated .ps file with photo to mask * guide with steps on what to do * emily & jk will walk around and help as needed * demo the power of using these industry standard tools (5 min) * Discussion: 15 min ## materials & resources to prep: * [iconic-activity-guide](/21a8CJhwQyysFo68aig8zw) * 5 macs * with .ai and .ps activity files open * the iconic activity guide open in chrome * computer to the system with files and chrome up * cards and scissors and blades at table * graphic examples * [Graphics Lab Lookbook](/s20t6_x1QkOo0Ur7UxIYAA)