GR M24 Final
Posted on December 9th, 2009
Wed., Dec. 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please do not be late. Be ready to present your final project to the class at 10:00 a.m. sharp.
Wed., Dec. 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please do not be late. Be ready to present your final project to the class at 10:00 a.m. sharp.
As of today, November, 16, you should be ready to show:
You should be prepared to get all of the content onto their intended pages. I will be looking at the decisions you have made:
This week I will meet individually with each student for a progress review.
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.
From this session through the end of the semester, we will concentrate on multiple page publications. Everyone needs to turn in a written proposal specify what your final project will consist of. Your choices are:
You are free to choose the type of publication, the subect matter/content, size, media, and client. You can work for yourself, or you may work with a business or non-profit association. Be forewarned that you are on a deadline, and if you choose to work with or under the direction of another person or organization, you are still obligated to meet all of your class deadlines. There are approximately 5 more weeks to class and 9 sessions. Your final project proposal is due NOW.
As of November 11, you should have:
There are no classes on Monday, November 9th. Our next class meeting is Wednesday November 11th.
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.
Today we will begin a closer examination of paragraph and text formatting. We’ll cover and review:
Paragraph Formatting
Character Formatting
You can use the logotype and images from the Melrose Café & Catering for this exercise, or you can download appropriate food images from iStockPhoto or other stock site.
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
Remember to bring a magazine and ruler to class so that you’ll have the necessary tools to duplicate a magazine layout. Because each student will be working on a different layout, I’ll review and approve each layout before you begin the project.
The purpose of duplicating the magazine layout is to give students the opportunity to learn and practice:
Due Monday, October 19th
