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Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

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Graphic Design & Illustration

Illustration Graphics: CD Cover


CD Cover Specifications

The front cover must be 4.75" high and 4.75" wide.

The tray card (back cover) must be 4.62" high and 5.87" wide.

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Cover specifications (continued)

The left and right ¼" of the tray card will be the spines.

The front cover must include the title of the CD and the name of the artist/s (place the name of the recording artist/s and the title in the top third of the overall cover).

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Cover specifications(continued)

The back cover should include the names of the songs and indicate the playing order.

Each spine must include the name of the recording artist/s and the title of the CD. (Refer to the CD example for the standard direction of text).

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Cover specifications(continued)

If using photo software, save the file in .psd format and as a high quality jpeg when completed.

Create a strong graphic message, and keep the design simple and concise to communicate clearly.

Use color effectively to add to the visual interest.

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Graphics: Creative Standards(continued)

Impart an appealing message about the contents of the CD and evoke an emotion or feeling with visuals.

Items to include on the CD cover include the title and the name of the recording artist/s.

The typography within the illustration should be legible and effective.

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