Typography ContinuedSept. 7: Find a product image online and try to deduce which font is used and then classify it. Post the image of the product and it's font classification to your blog by end of class. Critique: Open your poster, then flip over your worksheet in front of your computer. Grab a pen or pencil and take three steps to your right. critique that poster, then step to the right again, critique that one, then to the right again and critique that one. Your comments should include something positive, such as "I like your use of visual texture." and some constructive feedback " Did you think to try..." When you have critiques 3, please return to your workstation. Continue to work on your Character Poster, Due End of Class TODAY!! Save as a hi-res .jpg (will review) and post to your "Portfolio Page", fill out the class rubric and turn into the inbox. COLOR!!!Sept. 9: Share Character Posters with class, then Watch: PBS Graphic Design & Color Theory. Discuss: Color and color combinations such as primary, secondary, tertiary, complimentary, split-complimentary. Review the tools: Pen, Pencil, Type, Shape, Swatches, Color & Gradient. Create a color wheel in illustrator with all three levels of colors, label each color and show complimentary colors plus 3 color combinations you like. Save your Illustrator file (.ai) to the correct place, then Export As a .jpg.Due at end of class posted to blog.
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Intro to TypographyAug.30: Review how to use the text tool in Illustrator. Finish Elements of Art page and post to blog as a .jpg. Learn the basics of Typography by watching A lesson on typography and The History of Typography - Animated Short, then read "What font should I choose" and fill out worksheet, then complete Exercise 1. Exercise 1: On one letter sized vertical page, Find 5 typefaces that you like in Illustrator. Type"Computer Graphic Arts" in all 5 faces. Classify the 5 faces ( Geometric, Humanist, Old Style, Transitional, Modern, and Slab Serif ). Show to Mrs. Bible when complete, then do the type and shape exercise. Due EOC 9/2 posted to blog as .jpg
Sept. 1: Review creating paths from live text in Illustrator. Read article from last class. for fun: 11 Fonts That Designers Love To Hate Fill in Site Master Here Project 1: Character Poster: Create an 11" x 17" poster for print, either horizontal or vertical. Choose one character from the alphabet. Study it in multiple fonts, upper and lower case. Use multiple scales, sizes, faces, but only use black & white. Look at positive and negative space. Make sure you use the entire page. Final poster Due EOC 9/8 saved as.jpg and posted to your print portfolio page.
Introduction to the Elements of Art and Illustrator 8.23 Review Weebly & Elements of art: Elements of Art: Watch PPT as a class and fill out the elements graphic organizer - Due at end of class Designer of the week - Due August 26 posted to your Weebly site (Continue working on) Crossword Puzzle - Due at beginning of next class (homework)
8.25 Introduction to Illustrator. Learn how to open a new document, set parameters for a print document, discuss difference between CMYK and RGB. Learn the tools: Pen, Pencil, Type, Shape, Pathfinder. Create a letter sized document with the definition of each element of art and an example all created in illustrator. Save your Illustrator file (.ai) to the correct place, then Export As a .jpg. Due at end of class posted to your blog.
What to expect:
Welcome to Computer Graphic Arts. This is an ROP class where we will about the aspects of design, typography and how to use the programs in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign).
8.17 Review Class Syllabus, Rules & Get to know you
Happiness by design: From small posters in the Subway to breathtaking architecture, Stefan Sagmeister takes the audience on a journey, teaching how design brings joy to the public. Weaving personal happiness into his design, Sagmeister offers an uplifting glimpse into the creative process and how this positivity can be reflected into the world.
Assignment: on a sheet of paper write down 3 things that you found interesting - be ready to discuss. Turn in at the end of class.
8.19 Using a Mac, Prior Knowledge, & Tagxedo
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