INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS STUDIES
l,ukdlrK yd jHdmdr wOHhk wdh;kh
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CIT1062|GRAPHICS, MULTIMEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA
DIT 90 Batch
1. Project Name : Mini Magazine
2. Total Marks : 60%
3. Project Type : Group Assignment
4. Project Starting Date : 21st February 2026
5. Project End Date : 14th March 2026
01. Objectives of the Assignments (mejreïj, wruqK)
• To enhance the ability to practically apply knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator in creative
design work.
Photoshop iy Illustrator oekqu m%[Link] Ndú;d lsÍfï yelshdj j¾Okh lsÍu.
• To develop professional level layout and visual design abilities.
msßie<iïq iy oDYH yelshdjka j¾Okh lsÍu'
• To contribute to creating high-quality designs enriched with new creative ideas and to actively
engage in the design process.
ks¾udKY,S kj woyia j,ska imsß .=Kd;aul ks¾udKhkag wjOdkh fhduq lsÍu iy l%h s djg
kexùu iïnkaOfhka wjOdkh fhduq lsÍu'
• Promote teamwork and cooperation among students
iiskqa w;r lKavdhï jev iy iyfhda.h m%j¾Okh lsÍu'
fuh lKavdhï jHdmD;shla jk w;r Tn wh;a lKavdhfï úia;r my; ,skala tl yryd ,nd .; yels h.
Group Name List
[Link]
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GRAPHICS, MULTIMEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA (Group Assignment) Student
Magazine Guidelines
01. Guidelines to follow for Magazine creation (iÕrdj ks¾udKh lsÍu i|yd [Link] l< hq;=
lreKq)
• Tn úiska lKavdhï ioyd wh`ÿïlr we;s wdldrh wkjq wOHhk wxYh [Link] wjika lKavdhï kdu
f,aLkh ks¾udKh lrk w;r Tng ,eî we;s lKavdhu lsisÿ fy;a =jla ksid fjkia fkdfõ'
• iÕrdfõ jevlghq;= iïnkaOj idlÉPd lsÍu i|yd lKavdhï idudðlhska tl;ù whatsapp group
tlla ks¾udKh [Link]'
• bkamiq" Tn Tfí lKavdhu i|yd ks,OdÍ uKav,hla m;a l< hq;=h' ta ioyd my; ;k;=re we;=,;a
úh hq;=fõ'
No. of
Role Members Responsibilities
Group Leader 1 Leads the team, manages deadlines, ensures coordination and
final submission.
Assistant Leader 1 Supports the leader, manages communication, helps organize
group meetings and follow-ups.
Content Writers 1 Develop articles, creative stories, or interviews aligned with the
magazine theme.
Editors 1 Proofread and edit content, ensure grammar accuracy and
consistency of tone and layout.
Designers 1 Create magazine layouts, integrate images and text using
Photoshop and Illustrator.
Visual Artist 1 Design infographics, visual icons, and illustrations for visual
appeal.
Researcher 1 Collects background information, ensures accuracy, and supports
content development.
02. Contents to be included for the Magazine ( iÕrdj i|yd we;<=;a l< hq;= wka;¾.;hka)
• lKavdhfï ish¨ fokdf.a leue;;a mßÈ i`.rdj ks¾udKh lsÍu ioyd my; ioyka tla ud;Dldjla
f;dard.; hq;=h'
1. Food Magazine – street food, recipes, food photography
2. Fashion Magazine – outfits, trends, accessories
3. Tech Magazine – gadgets, AI, apps
4. Kids Magazine – games, stories, cartoons
5. Sports Magazine – players, events, fitness
6. Education Magazine – student life, study tips
7. Nature & Wildlife Magazine – animals, environment
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• Tn lKavdhu úiska f;[Link] ,o ud;Dldj mokï lr .ksïka i`.rdfõ ish¨ ks¾udK lghq;=
isÿl< hq;=fõ'
• Tnf.a i`.rdj ;=< my; lreKq wka;¾.; úh hq;=fõ' wju msgq ixLHdj msgq 08la j;a úh hq;=h'
Each Mini Magazine must include the following sections (5–8 pages)
Page Content Description Software Used Key Skills
Cover Page Magazine Title, Tagline, Main Image composition, text
Image, Issue No., Date Photoshop + Illustrator effects
Table of List of articles and page Text alignment, layout
Contents numbers Illustrator grid
Feature Article Main story with title, subtitle, Text formatting,
(Page 1–2) body text, and supporting Photoshop + Illustrator paragraph styles, photo
images retouching
Advertisement Design a simple ad or Product photo editing,
Page promotional graphic Photoshop composition
Back Cover Publisher info, barcode or Vector icons,
social media icons Illustrator alignment, branding
No. Section Description Suggested Tool
1 Cover Page Title, logo, main image, date, and tagline. Photoshop
2 Table of Contents List of sections and page numbers. Illustrator
3 Editorial Page Introductory note or editor’s message. Illustrator
4 Main Article Page Main topic or feature story layout. Photoshop & Illustrator
5 Infographic / Visual Infographics, event photos, or creative visuals. Illustrator
Page
6 Advertisement Page A creative ad design for a product or event. Photoshop
7 Back Cover Credits, quote, or institution logo. Photoshop
03. Formatting & Guideline for the Magazine (iÕrdj ilia lrk wdldrh)
• i`.rdj ks¾udKh lsÍfï§ Tng ks¾udKd;aul f,i bÈßm;a lsÍu isÿl< yels fõ'
• fï ioyd iqÿiq w¾:dkaú; ud;Dldjla iy f;audjla ks¾udKh lrkak'
• i`.rdj ioyd we;=,;a lsÍug flá ,sms" iïuqL idlÉPd" ks¾udKd;aul lú" .;S bÈßm;a l<
yelsh'
• Adobe Illustrator Ndú;fhka tla oDYH msgqjla (visual page / infographic) ks¾udKh lrkak.
• Adobe Photoshop Ndú;fhka úldYk oekaùula ks¾udKh lrkak.
• i`.rdj is;a [Link] iq¿ iy w¾:dkaú; wjidkhlska isÿl< hq;=h.
• wjidkfha lKavdhï iyNd.s;aj kduf,aLkh bÈßm;a l< hq;=h.
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Design Specifications & Export Settings
• Art board / Page Size: A4 or 210mm x 297mm.
• Color Mode: RGB for digital display or CMYK for print output.
• Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI for high-quality print and export.
• Typography: Use professional and consistent fonts throughout (maximum 2–3 font families).
• Image Use: Include original or copyright-free images; avoid pixelated or stretched visuals.
• Design Harmony: Maintain consistent color palette, alignment, and spacing across all pages.
• File Naming: Use your group number and theme (e.g., DIT90_Group3_TravelMagazine).
• Export Format: Final output should be exported as PDF, and include editable .PSD and .AI source files.
Technical Tips:
- Save your work frequently in layers.
- Organize your design files in folders for easy submission. - Ensure text
remains readable when exported to PDF.
04. Magazine Submission (iÕrdj submit lsÍug Wmfoia)
• iÕrdj ilia lr ud¾ ;= 14 jk Èk WoEik 09'00 g fmr my; olajd we;s ..+,a fmdaruh yryd
bÈßm;a l< hq;=h'
• mejreï [Link] ,nkfaka ..+,a fmdaruh yryd muKla neúka fjk;a lsisÿ l%ufõohlska mejreï
[Link] nj lreKdfjka i,lkak'
• mejreu bÈßm;a lsÍfï§ fuu l%ufõo folu Tn lKavdhu úiska bÈßm;a l< hq;=fõ '
o PDF version of the magazine
o Folder with original PSD and AI files (Zip File)
• m%udo ù upload lrk ,o iÕrd ms<[Link] fkd,efí'
Google form Link
[Link]
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