GR M23 Final
Posted on December 9th, 2009
Thurs. Dec. 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t be late. Be prepared to present your completed, final project at 6 p.m. sharp.
Thurs. Dec. 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t be late. Be prepared to present your completed, final project at 6 p.m. sharp.
Tonight we will examine the Pathfinder tools by recreating a logotype in Adobe Illustrator. This lesson reviews type on a path, offset paths and introduces patterns and brushes. We’ll also take a look at Illustrator’s live trace tool and 3D tools, examining how each was used in the creation of a corporate identity.
Last week we covered the techniques for using Adobe Illustrator’s transformation tools, as well as some fun ways to use the blend and gradient tools.
Tonight we continue our exploration of Adobe Illustrator with the seal exercise. By practicing the methods used in the seal exercise, you’ll understand techniques that can be used to tease your readers to stay with you. Labels, seals, decals etc. don’t need a lot of text…just a few words on a beautifully embossed metallic seal, can result in stunning visual element that attracts attention and leaves your reader wanting more.
Last week we had an introduction to Adobe Illustrator. Download the three Illustrator templates you’ll find in the Illustrator link on the right side of this page. Templates do not have to be printed…No Folder Necessary. But, you do need to email the completed exercises to me, and they are due tonight, Oct. 29th.
In tonight’s class, we’ll:
HOMEWORK PROJECT: Set of Four (or more) Greeting Cards
Due at the beginning of class the evening of our Final, Thursday, Dec. 10. The final is scheduled from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
We’ll finish up our Photoshop explorations by talking about scanning, retouching and colorizing images. The link here provides reading assignments and assistance in understanding the basic processes involved in photo restoration.
Due at the beginning of class Oct. 29th.
When you turn this project in, it must be complete with a “before” and an “after” image. Since this project involves colorizing, make sure to print in color.
Click here to link to the instructions for your Halloween Party invitation.
Due Thursday, October. 15, 2009
Tonight will will continue our study of Photoshop, learning how to combine and manipulate images. The Photoshop illustration that you create for your Halloween party invitation should be comprised of a elements from a minimum of eight different images. Plus, you will need to add display text (a headline) in Photoshop. The remaining text will be created in InDesign and we will be working on this project over the next several weeks until it is due on October 8.
In next week’s class, we will begin our discussion of scanning and retouching images. In preparation for this lesson, the this link provides the reading homework and files you can download for practice.
Tonight we will review the Photoshop environment, tool box, and layers while working on the sphere exercise, which you will use as a basis for a conceptual illustration that is then developed into an invitation to a Halloween Party. The entire project requires a workflow that includes Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat. This project will be developed during class and labs over the course of the next several weeks.
We’ll also review iPhoto and Photo booth and discuss how they can be handy tools for creative work.
The purpose of these two exercises is to give students a understanding of how raster images and their layers behave.
Why Design Wise words from design authorities, reading assignments, et al.
Making Selections – In-class exercise
Spheres – In-class exercise – due sept. 10 by the beginning of class.
HOMEWORK:
Each week you need to attach a unique image to the email with your attendance report. Click for a full explanation.
