Grade Questions??? See Me ASAP!

The correct weighting of grades based on the 90/10 and outlined in the class syllabus has been applied for this quarter.

Please check your grade, all missing assignments need to be turned in!
Seniors ONLY: A's in each quarter will exempt you from the final exam!!!

COMING SOON!!!
Friday, May 27th there will be a multiple choice and short answer quiz on BubbleScore over the Adobe Illustrator Program. We will begin preparing for an application test in Illustrator, the test will be given at the end of the "Cook & Draw" project.

Live Trace Activity: In Class Participation

Using Photoshop & Illustrator to edit a hand-drawing:
Previous Knowledge: Photoshop Basics
New Info: Illustrator Live Trace & Kuler App

Link to follow directions:
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/11/15/illustrator-s-live-trace-sketch-to-vector/

1st: Use file in Read Drive "example for live trace". Open using Photoshop and follow directions above.
2nd: Open the file in the Read Drive called "Student Sketches" and find yours. Repeat the above directions!
Practice = smoother use of applications!!!
3rd: See Blog entry below for tomorrow's new project!!!

They Cook & Draw Illustrations

Don't Forget!

Reminder: Be sure to bring a recipie of your choice by no later than Tuesday, April 22nd.

Project Examples: http://www.theycookanddraw.com/

To Do:
1.) Choose Color Scheme using the following website: http://kuler.adobe.com/
2.) Create Word Document with the RGB Color Codes for your Color Scheme
3.) Create Adobe Illustrator Artboard that is 16.667 inches x 6.25 inches. RGB Color Mode & 300 ppi.
4.) Create color swatches for this project and save as LastName_recipie.ai in your "Student Z-Drive"

Illustrator Running List of Skills

Illustrator Running List of Skills:

So far in Adobe Illustrator we have labeled the tools in our workspace, created tutorials, and practiced some skill in follow along class sessions. Below is a running list of the skills you need to know how to demonstrate in illustrator along with the vocabulary to describe them.

Skills from Tutorial #1
1. Know what a vector image is...
2. What is rasterizing?
3. Know how and when to use the (white) direct selection arrow, and the (black) selection arrow.
4. Know how to "create outlines" on text
5. Know how to change the color of both fill and stroke independently.
6. Understand how to change the type/texture of a line or stroke using a variety of brushes
7. Be able to identify translucent and opaque strokes.
8. Be able to create a gradient using the gradient tool
9. Be able to "Blend" to create a 3D object.
10. Know where the 3D Effects tool is and what it is most compatible with.

Application Test Review: List of Skill/ Knowledge to Demonstrate
***Includes but not limited to...***

1.  Creating an InDesign document with multiple pages
2. Ability to create multiple columns on all pages.
3. Drag and drop rules along with using guidelines and side rulers along with x and y axis to measure/locate text boxes.
4. Be able to create color swatches using specific cmyk values.
5. Know how to save and create character styles with fonts using a specific font, size, and color.
6. Know how to insert Placeholder Text.
7. Know how to snap to grid and align items.
8. Know how to alter transparency of  both text and text box, but also know how to independently alter each.
9. Know how to add a variety of effects.
10. Know how to change workspace settings.
11. Be able to create a variety of layers.
12. Be able to edit photo to create specific colored filter in Photoshop
13. Be able to transfer photos between PS & ID
14. Know the different ways to insert photos and alter fittings in relation to frames.
15. Know how to alter kerning and baseline.
15. Be able to correctly save, label, and submit files.

Poster OR Magazine Spread Project #3

Topic: Event in Northeast Ohio

¨Choose from:

¤2 posters (may be same or different events)

¤1 Magazine Spread (2 pages with gutter in mind)

¨Must include:

¤Consistent Color Scheme

¤Photography that has been edited for composition and to fit color scheme.

¤Interesting Text (YOU MUST WRITE CONTENT!)

¤Style that has consistent fonts, edges, textboxes, textures, backgrounds.

¤Using three times rule to tie composition together

¤Design easily moves eyes through composition to receive information. (movement)

 

Tools: You MUST use PHOTOSHOP, you MAY Choose to use any other Adobe Product.

Composition + Color Theory Assignments

Week of February 20th:

Directions for Color Theory & Composition Assignments

Assignment 1: Photoshop Review + Color Theory (15 points)

Find ONE photo.                                   

Edit* it in Photoshop TWO ways to show the following:

1.      A COOL color scheme (5 points)

2.      A WARM color scheme (5 points)

3.      Describe EACH of the above photos using descriptive terms. (5 points total)

4.      Make sure your first and last name is on the document, and USE SPELL CHECK.

*Hint: use color channels, levels, saturation, and multiple layers to edit.

Assignment 2: Cropping Review + Composition Application (15 points)

First review the following resource:

 http://www.photographymad.com/pages/view/10-top-photography-composition-rules

Second Analyze:

1.      Choose Three (3) Photos and paste original in Photoshop

2.      Crop all Three (3) photos to be more visually pleasing. Show photo next to the original

3.      Use composition rules & strategies from class notes and above website. Under each edited photo describe what strategy was used to strengthen the composition.

4.      Make sure your first and last name are on the document, and USE SPELL CHECK.

Assignment 3: Analysis of Graphic Design using Color & Composition                 (15 points)

For assignment three you will find flyers, posters or magazine covers/spreads/advertisement or websites that uses one of the following:

Create a PowerPoint. Cut and paste each of the items into PowerPoint into the correctly labeled slide

Slide #’s and labels:

1.       Composition & Color Theory by name, date, class

2.      Rule of thirds

3.      Up-Close focus

4.      Emphasis and Minority

5.      Symmetrical Balance

6.      Asymmetrical Balance

7.      Monochromatic Color Scheme

8.      Warm Color Scheme

9.      Cool Color Scheme

10.  Complimentary Color Scheme

11.  Triadic Color Scheme

12.  Analogous Color Scheme

13.  Write a paragraph describing which your favorite composition is and why. Support using composition and color terminology. Discuss what the message the image sends and how.

Coming Soon!

Quiz over Composition + Color Theory on BubbleScore!