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==Mission Statement==
==Mission Statement==
<span>The S5 graphics is the regimental sub-department that creates any requested graphics. These include: Squad patches, Company Patches, Member signatures, Promotional banners, and any other requested graphic designs. Our S5 graphics department members are all skilled artists who are willing to take time to ensure that any requestee is satisfied with their final product and that the product is of high quality.</span>
The S5 Graphics Department is responsible for creating requested graphics within the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. These include squad patches, company patches, member signatures, promotional banners, and other graphic designs. Our skilled artists ensure that every request meets high-quality standards and satisfies the requestee.


==Graphics SOP==
==Graphics SOP==
Step 1: the clerk should first ensure that the requestee meets the requirements for their request:
===Initial Request Review===
Signature: They are Rank PFC (E-3) or higher
*Signature Request: Requestee must be a PFC (E-3) or higher.
Patch: They have proper approval authority (billeted SL or Higher)
*Patch Request: Requires approval from a billeted Squad Leader (SL) or higher.
Promotional banner: They have propper approval authority (Dept 1IC, Company commander or higher)
*Promotional Banner Request: Requires approval from Department 1IC, Company Commander, or higher.
 
===Acknowledgement and Progress Tracking===
Step 2: Confirm to the requestee that you have seen and are starting to work on the request.
*Confirm receipt of the request and begin work.
You should change the thread prefix to "in-process"
*Change the thread prefix to "In Process" and stick the thread.
 
===Draft Submission===
Step 3: Post your first draft, 7 days from the Opening of the thread, and mark the thread as "awaiting review"
*Post the first draft within 7 days of the thread opening and change the prefix to "Awaiting Review."
 
===Feedback and Response===
Step 4: Monitor the thread for any revisions, notes, or comments from the requestee
*Monitor the thread for feedback and make necessary revisions.
 
===Completion===
Step 5: When the request is confirmed complete, Change the prefix to "complete" and unstick thread
*Once the request is finalized, change the prefix to "Complete" and unstick the thread.
 
 
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==Graphics Duties==
==Graphics Duties==
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===Responsibilities of S5 Graphic Senior===
===Responsibilities of S5 Graphic Senior===


* Report issues and problems up to the Graphics Lead.
* Report issues to the Graphics Lead.
* Supervise product creation.
* Supervise and train Clerks.
* Supervise and train Clerks.
* Ensure the Graphic tickets are assigned
* Ensure timely assignment and completion of graphic projects.
* Ensure the completed Graphics are placed on the drive in the correct areas of the drive
*Upload completed graphics to the correct directories on the shared S5 Google Drive.
* Be available to clerks to trouble shoot issues
*Maintain personnel accoutability for adherence to SOPs.
* Personnel Accountability for adherence to S5 SOPs
   
   
===Responsibilities of S5 Department Clerk===
===Responsibilities of S5 Department Clerk===
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* Report to their respective AO Lead/Senior.
* Report to their respective AO Lead/Senior.
* Follow the guidelines set by the AO Lead.
* Follow the guidelines set by the AO Lead.
* Any additional tasks assigned by leadership.
* Complete additional tasks assigned by leadership.
* Minimum Rank is PFC
* Minimum Rank requirement is PFC


====Graphics Clerk Project Timeline:====
====Graphics Clerk Project Timeline:====


* Meet established timeline for posting of 3 days to accept and 14 days to complete
*3 Days: Accept the project and notify the requester.
* Must accept a minimum of 1 project per month
*7 Days: Post the first draft on the thread.
* Upload finished project directories on shared S5 google drive
*14 Days: Complete the project. Failure to meet the deadline may result in a Disciplinary Counseling Statement (DCS).
* 3 days to notify requester and confirm/accept assignment
*Monthly Minimum: Accept and complete at least one project.
* 3 days for first draft on thread (can be very basic)
All graphics must meet the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment standards of professionalism and decency.
* 14 days with no follow-up on accepted project/assigned projects may result in a DCS
 
* All graphics must meet 7 Cavalry standards on professionalism and decency. 700x200 300dpi for Signatures (centered) 1260x400 300dpi for frontpage rotating banners
====Standard Graphic Size====
* No profanity, offensive slogans, political or religious nature within graphics  
*Signatures: 700 x 200 pixels at 300 DPI (centered)
* Actions deemed malicious in nature through the use of S5 Graphics will result in an immediate LoR and or removal from department.
*Frontpage Rotating Banners: 1260 x 400 pixels at 300 DPI
* Minimum Rank is PFC
 
====Social Media Platform Graphic Sizes====
*Channel Art: 2560 x 1440 pixels
*Video Thumbnail: 1280 x 720 pixels
 
====Facbook====
*Profile Picture: 180 x 180 pixels
*Cover Photo: 820 x 312 pixels
*Shared Image: 1200 x 630 pixels
 
====Instagram====
*Profile Picture: 110 x 110 pixels
*Square Image Post: 1080 x 1080 pixels
*Portrait Image Post: 1080 x 1350 pixels
*Landscape Image Post: 1080 x 566 pixels
*Story: 1080 x 1920 pixels
 
====X (formally Twitter)====
*Profile Picture: 400 x 400 pixels
*Header Photo: 1500 x 500 pixels
*In-Stream Photo: 1600 x 900 pixels
 
====Reddit====
*Profile Picture: 256 x 256 pixels
*Banner Image: 1920 x 384 pixels
*Post Image: 1200 x 628 pixels
 
====Steam====
*Header Image: 616 x 353 pixels
*Library Capsule: 600 x 900 pixels
*Small Capsule: 231 x 87 pixels
 
====Discord====
*Profile Picture: 128 x 128 pixels
*Server Banner: 960 x 540 pixels
*Event Cover Image: 800 x 400 pixels
 
====TikTok====
*Profile Picture: 200 x 200 pixels
*Video Dimensions: 1080 x 1920 pixels
 
===Policy on Decency===
*No profanity, offensive slogans, or content of a political or religious nature within graphics.
*Actions deemed malicious will result in immediate LoR (Letter of Reprimand) and/or removal from the department.

Latest revision as of 14:20, 22 November 2024

This is the Document Release Information
Article Number: 7CAV-DR-043
Scope: S5 Department - Graphic Policy
Version: Version 3.0
Effective Date: 09SEP23
Last Modified Date: 07JUL24
Approving Authority: ROO IC
Point of Contact: S5 1IC

Mission Statement

The S5 Graphics Department is responsible for creating requested graphics within the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment. These include squad patches, company patches, member signatures, promotional banners, and other graphic designs. Our skilled artists ensure that every request meets high-quality standards and satisfies the requestee.

Graphics SOP

Initial Request Review

  • Signature Request: Requestee must be a PFC (E-3) or higher.
  • Patch Request: Requires approval from a billeted Squad Leader (SL) or higher.
  • Promotional Banner Request: Requires approval from Department 1IC, Company Commander, or higher.

Acknowledgement and Progress Tracking

  • Confirm receipt of the request and begin work.
  • Change the thread prefix to "In Process" and stick the thread.

Draft Submission

  • Post the first draft within 7 days of the thread opening and change the prefix to "Awaiting Review."

Feedback and Response

  • Monitor the thread for feedback and make necessary revisions.

Completion

  • Once the request is finalized, change the prefix to "Complete" and unstick the thread.

Graphics Duties

Responsibilities of S5 Graphic Senior

  • Report issues to the Graphics Lead.
  • Supervise and train Clerks.
  • Ensure timely assignment and completion of graphic projects.
  • Upload completed graphics to the correct directories on the shared S5 Google Drive.
  • Maintain personnel accoutability for adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities of S5 Department Clerk

  • Report to their respective AO Lead/Senior.
  • Follow the guidelines set by the AO Lead.
  • Complete additional tasks assigned by leadership.
  • Minimum Rank requirement is PFC

Graphics Clerk Project Timeline:

  • 3 Days: Accept the project and notify the requester.
  • 7 Days: Post the first draft on the thread.
  • 14 Days: Complete the project. Failure to meet the deadline may result in a Disciplinary Counseling Statement (DCS).
  • Monthly Minimum: Accept and complete at least one project.

All graphics must meet the 7th Cavalry Gaming Regiment standards of professionalism and decency.

Standard Graphic Size

  • Signatures: 700 x 200 pixels at 300 DPI (centered)
  • Frontpage Rotating Banners: 1260 x 400 pixels at 300 DPI

Social Media Platform Graphic Sizes

  • Channel Art: 2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Video Thumbnail: 1280 x 720 pixels

Facbook

  • Profile Picture: 180 x 180 pixels
  • Cover Photo: 820 x 312 pixels
  • Shared Image: 1200 x 630 pixels

Instagram

  • Profile Picture: 110 x 110 pixels
  • Square Image Post: 1080 x 1080 pixels
  • Portrait Image Post: 1080 x 1350 pixels
  • Landscape Image Post: 1080 x 566 pixels
  • Story: 1080 x 1920 pixels

X (formally Twitter)

  • Profile Picture: 400 x 400 pixels
  • Header Photo: 1500 x 500 pixels
  • In-Stream Photo: 1600 x 900 pixels

Reddit

  • Profile Picture: 256 x 256 pixels
  • Banner Image: 1920 x 384 pixels
  • Post Image: 1200 x 628 pixels

Steam

  • Header Image: 616 x 353 pixels
  • Library Capsule: 600 x 900 pixels
  • Small Capsule: 231 x 87 pixels

Discord

  • Profile Picture: 128 x 128 pixels
  • Server Banner: 960 x 540 pixels
  • Event Cover Image: 800 x 400 pixels

TikTok

  • Profile Picture: 200 x 200 pixels
  • Video Dimensions: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Policy on Decency

  • No profanity, offensive slogans, or content of a political or religious nature within graphics.
  • Actions deemed malicious will result in immediate LoR (Letter of Reprimand) and/or removal from the department.