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Graphic Artist

Job Description

The Graphic Artist will explore the history of the Union Pacific logo as well as the design of steam engines in the 1800’s. You also have the job of helping the Environmentalist preview music for the creation of the jingle. As the Graphic designer, you will need to use the internet resources provided to answer the questions below. You can record your findings in this research log.

Questions

1. Why is the Union Pacific logo designed the way it is?
2. Would it be worthwhile to explore an alternative design for a logo? Is the logo outdated?
3. What type of engine was used in the first run on the transcontinental railroad?
4. What type of song do you think has a catchy tune that you could use to create a jingle?

The Great Railroad Race Game
http://cprr.org/Game/Interactive_Railroad_Project/indexy.htm

...This is a fabulous resource for you! Follow along by pressing the NEXT button on each page. Join the Union Pacific Railroad team in Nebraska. You don't need to complete the projects, but be sure to finish the game so that you understand what was involved in building the railroad. All members of your advertising agency will be looking at this link. Print this research log out to help you record information you find.

Union Pacific Railroad History
http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/hist-ov2.shtml

History of the Union Pacific Logo
http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/uplogo/

Kids Songs Music Links
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest.Glade/7438/#Children's

NIEHS Music Site
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm#alphabet

History of the Caboose
http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/history/caboose/caboo01.shtml

Railroad Cars
http://www.fra.dot.gov/s/edu/school/curriculum/1-3/traincars1-3.html

How Do Railroads Work?
http://www.fra.dot.gov/s/edu/school/curriculum/1-3/work1-3.html

Railroad History
http://www.fra.dot.gov/s/edu/school/curriculum/1-3/history1-3.html

First Train on the Central Pacific Tracks
http://cprr.org/Museum/Ephemera/First_Train_Blotter.html

Union Pacific Historical Photos
http://uprr.org/Museum/UPRR/index.html

Steam Engine Locomotive Picture
http://members.aol.com/vlcondon/train1.htm

Central Pacific's Jupiter...Steam Engine Photo
http://members.aol.com/vlcondon/train3.htm

Union Pacific's "119" On Its Way to The Meeting Spot
http://members.aol.com/vlcondon/train4.htm

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