05/18 - 05/24 Scavenger Hunt
DUE SUNDAY May 24, 2020
Take the words from the word list below, and make a powerpoint/Google Slides presentation. One word per slide. Find the most outrageous photo to use as an example of the word.
DO NOT USE THE STANDARD TEMPLATES FROM THE PROGRAM. BUILD A BLANK MASTER SLIDE!!!!!!!!!!!
You must include your sources! You can make a references section in the back, or include it on each slide as in the example.
This project is about perception, creative thinking and digital media use. Be inspired to show the world through your eyes.
1. Site the definition for each of the words, the phonetic breakdown and the part of speech
2. Find a picture that expresses the essence or the spirit of the word.
REMEMBER- Don’t stop at your first idea. Find the most eccentric way out example of the word. Be creative, use the definition to help you find the most expressive picture you can find…..and have fun with it.
EXAMPLE
proximity [prok-sim-i-tee]
noun
1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation.
Although his presence was sporadic and invisible, just the thought of hisproximity delighted and intimidated me.
Show me a picture that exemplifies this definition. Keeping with the context of graphic design.
Use the word list below
Take the words from the word list below, and make a powerpoint/Google Slides presentation. One word per slide. Find the most outrageous photo to use as an example of the word.
DO NOT USE THE STANDARD TEMPLATES FROM THE PROGRAM. BUILD A BLANK MASTER SLIDE!!!!!!!!!!!
You must include your sources! You can make a references section in the back, or include it on each slide as in the example.
This project is about perception, creative thinking and digital media use. Be inspired to show the world through your eyes.
1. Site the definition for each of the words, the phonetic breakdown and the part of speech
2. Find a picture that expresses the essence or the spirit of the word.
REMEMBER- Don’t stop at your first idea. Find the most eccentric way out example of the word. Be creative, use the definition to help you find the most expressive picture you can find…..and have fun with it.
EXAMPLE
proximity [prok-sim-i-tee]
noun
1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation.
Although his presence was sporadic and invisible, just the thought of hisproximity delighted and intimidated me.
Show me a picture that exemplifies this definition. Keeping with the context of graphic design.
Use the word list below
05/19 - 05/22 - Scavenger Hunt
DUE SUNDAY May 24, 2020
Take the words from the word list below, and make a Google Slides presentation. One word per slide. Find the most outrageous photo to use as an example of the word.
DO NOT USE THE STANDARD TEMPLATES FROM THE PROGRAM. Just use a blank slide!!!!!!!!!!!
You must include your sources! You can make a references section in the back, or include it on each slide as in the example.
This project is about perception, creative thinking and digital media use. Be inspired to show the world through your eyes.
1. Site the definition for each of the words, the phonetic breakdown and the part of speech
2. Find a picture that expresses the essence or the spirit of the word.
REMEMBER- Don’t stop at your first idea. Find the most eccentric way out example of the word. Be creative, use the definition to help you find the most expressive picture you can find…..and have fun with it.
EXAMPLE
proximity [prok-sim-i-tee]
noun
1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation.
Although his presence was sporadic and invisible, just the thought of hisproximity delighted and intimidated me.
Show me a picture that exemplifies this definition. Keeping with the context of graphic design.
Use the word list below
Take the words from the word list below, and make a Google Slides presentation. One word per slide. Find the most outrageous photo to use as an example of the word.
DO NOT USE THE STANDARD TEMPLATES FROM THE PROGRAM. Just use a blank slide!!!!!!!!!!!
You must include your sources! You can make a references section in the back, or include it on each slide as in the example.
This project is about perception, creative thinking and digital media use. Be inspired to show the world through your eyes.
1. Site the definition for each of the words, the phonetic breakdown and the part of speech
2. Find a picture that expresses the essence or the spirit of the word.
REMEMBER- Don’t stop at your first idea. Find the most eccentric way out example of the word. Be creative, use the definition to help you find the most expressive picture you can find…..and have fun with it.
EXAMPLE
proximity [prok-sim-i-tee]
noun
1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation.
Although his presence was sporadic and invisible, just the thought of hisproximity delighted and intimidated me.
Show me a picture that exemplifies this definition. Keeping with the context of graphic design.
Use the word list below
BUTTONS
RED SQUARE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT STRIPES CURVY LINES SOUND EMPTY |
DELICIOUS
UPSIDE DOWN SILENCE WATER PATTERN TOGETHER PUSH DEVELOP PASSION |
05/11 - 5/15 - Onomatopoeia
Due Friday, May15, before 12 noon
Vocabulary: Onomatopoeia – Definition: The term ‘onomatopoeia’ refers to words whose very sound is very close to the sound they are meant to depict. In other words, it refers to sound words whose pronunciation to the actual sound/noise they represent. Example: Words such as grunt, huff, buzz and snap are words whose pronunciation sounds very similar to the actual sounds these words represent. In literature such words are useful in creating a stronger mental image. For instance, sentences such as “the whispering of the forest trees” or “the hum of a thousand bees” or “the click of the door in the nighttime” create vivid mental images. Figurative Language- speech or writing that departs from literal meaning in order to achieve a special effect or meaning, speech or writing employing figures of speech Asssignment
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05/04 - 05/08/20 -
Assignment due Sunday May 10 @ 11:59pm
Assignment.
1. Watch the videos, and read all of the powerpoint posted to gain a full understanding of the element.
2. Download the worksheet posted to the right. Print it out. If you cant print, just use a blank piece of paper and make your own worksheet. Be sure everything is labeled as in the example
3. Create a composition in each square based on the type written in the box. Use pencil, colored pencil or pens.
4. Take a picture of it when you are done and share it to [email protected]
Assignment.
1. Watch the videos, and read all of the powerpoint posted to gain a full understanding of the element.
2. Download the worksheet posted to the right. Print it out. If you cant print, just use a blank piece of paper and make your own worksheet. Be sure everything is labeled as in the example
3. Create a composition in each square based on the type written in the box. Use pencil, colored pencil or pens.
4. Take a picture of it when you are done and share it to [email protected]
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04/27 - 05/01/20 -Element of Art
Assignment due Sunday May 3 @ 11:59pm
Assignment.
1. Watch the video, and read all of the powerpoints posted to gain a full understanding of the element.
2. Download the worksheets posted to the right. Print them out. If you cant print, just use a blank piece of paper and make your own worksheet. Be sure everything is labeled as in the example
3. Create a composition in each square based on the type written in the box. Use pencil, colored pencil or pens.
4. Take a picture of it when you are done and share it to [email protected]
Assignment.
1. Watch the video, and read all of the powerpoints posted to gain a full understanding of the element.
2. Download the worksheets posted to the right. Print them out. If you cant print, just use a blank piece of paper and make your own worksheet. Be sure everything is labeled as in the example
3. Create a composition in each square based on the type written in the box. Use pencil, colored pencil or pens.
4. Take a picture of it when you are done and share it to [email protected]
Tuesday/Wednesday
Form
1. Watch the video on FORM first,
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
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Space
1. Watch the video on SPACEfirst,
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
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Thursday/Friday
Texture
1. Watch the video on TEXTURE first,
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
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Value
1. Watch the video on VALUE first,
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
2. Study the powerpoint posted to the right.
3. Download and complete the worksheet
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04/20/20 - 04/23/20 - Elements of Art
Assignment due Sunday April 27 @ 11:59pm
In order to understand any field, it’s important to have a solid foundation from which to grow. For visual art, this means understanding the elements of art. These creative building blocks are essential and having a grasp on how they work is important both for artists and for lovers of art. By gaining a deeper understanding of the elements of art, it’s easier to analyze, unravel, and create any type of artwork from painting and photography to sculpture and architecture. The elements of art are concrete visual components that work in tandem with principals of art that organize and harmonize them. Line, color, shape, form, value, space, and texture are the seven core elements of art and they often overlap and inform one another. Whether talking about drawing, painting, sculpture, or design, these components of art all need to be taken into consideration. Once you have a handle on these seven visual elements, it’s even easier to create your own art. Over the next several weeks, we will be working on learning the elements of art Assignment. 1. Read all of the powerpoint posted to gain a full understanding of the element. 2. Download the worksheets posted to the right. Print it out. If you cant print, just use a blank piece of paper and make your own worksheet. 3. create a composition in each square based on the type written in the box. Use pencil, colored pencil or pens. 4. Take a picture of it when you are done and share it to [email protected] |
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Tuesday/Wednesday
Thursday/Friday
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Our Daily Schedule through the end of the yer
I hope you are doing well and you and your families are healthy. This is a very different experience for everyone, so patience will go a long way. Try to be kind to each other, and think of ways you can be helpful to others. I have missed you all very much and am glad we are now moving onto some learning opportunities
04/20/20 - Check In Assignment 1 (Make Up)
Due April 22
Back on April 7th I posted the following assignment just to check in with all of you. If you havent responded yet, please do by Wednnesday April 22.
I hope all of you and your families are safe and well. To check that you are are present and ready to go with our new online distance learning, I want you to respond to the following question through jupiter. You will receive a homework grade when I get your response. Please respond by April 22.Question: If you could only paint your bedroom one color, what would it be,,,,and WHY Explain how the color makes you feel or think of. Why is that color special to you.
Back on April 7th I posted the following assignment just to check in with all of you. If you havent responded yet, please do by Wednnesday April 22.
I hope all of you and your families are safe and well. To check that you are are present and ready to go with our new online distance learning, I want you to respond to the following question through jupiter. You will receive a homework grade when I get your response. Please respond by April 22.Question: If you could only paint your bedroom one color, what would it be,,,,and WHY Explain how the color makes you feel or think of. Why is that color special to you.
Step 1 - PATHOS, ECHOS and LOGOS
Due Monday, March 2 @ 11:59pm
1. Download the files to the right. 2. Complete the assignments. 3. Upload the finished assignments to your Google Drive, then share it to [email protected] |
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Step 2 - 03/03 POSTER PRELIMINARY WORK
Think of an issue that concerns you about society.
It could be a local issue – like trash on campus, or lack of parking. Perhaps your concern is more global – like poverty, cancer or recycling. Pick a concern near to your heart, and create a poster campaign to increase awareness about the problem and your idea for a solution. Download the file to the right, fill it out, and share it to [email protected] Step 1. RESEARCH. Due by Friday, March 6 at the beginning of class Start by researching the facts about your Charity and its cause. List 10 facts about your cause Then make the list of things that are good about the cause, why people should get behind you. DONT WIMP OUT You should shoot for 10 items in each list (If you wimp out on thinking these lists through, you wont have enough really good points of inspiration for your ad. I want you to do some really good thinking here) HEADLINES Once you have your lists, pick one to begin with, and start to write a series of headlines that support or address that idea that will inform/persuade/or otherwise move the target audience to get involved with your cause. Be clever and have fun with it. Step 2. SKETCHES. Due by Tuesday, March 10 at the end of class Begin making sketches of your ad in your sketchbooks using different visual surprises. Work out in 2 different versions possible layouts of your poster. |
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Step 3 - 03/04 PSA Poster
Due Friday, March 20 at the end of class
Deliverables:
1. Create a layout that is 11 x17 inches in size
2. Add/create images that will communicate to your viewers about your issue.
3. Include your slogan/headline to catch your viewer’s attention
4. Add text to explain/promote your cause and solution
5. You must include a call to action that asks the audience to do something or act on something. (ie call, write, visit web...something)
6. Include tour company's logo and contact information
1. Create a layout that is 11 x17 inches in size
2. Add/create images that will communicate to your viewers about your issue.
3. Include your slogan/headline to catch your viewer’s attention
4. Add text to explain/promote your cause and solution
5. You must include a call to action that asks the audience to do something or act on something. (ie call, write, visit web...something)
6. Include tour company's logo and contact information
2/19/20 - Signature Tile
Due Tuesday, February 25, at the end of the period
Repetition and Pattern In this project, you will be creating a repeating pattern design out of your signature. The objective is to make a simple design become a more complex and completely different design through the use of color and repetition. By repeating the same shapes, you will create a pattern that should create a feeling of rhythm and movement. Objective Understanding Closed shapes and how to fill them Using the transform, paint brush, and paint bucket tools Using creative thinking skills to figure out how to create a unique design using your name. Deliverables: You will create TWO different tile designs. Take 2 worksheets and work up four design variations for each sheet. Turn in the worksheet to be scanned. Must indicate which one of the 4 designs you want scanned. Retrieve your scan from the server. To Connect: 1. Choose the finder from the application dock. 2. From the left hand column of the FINDER, choose ALL. 3. From the second column of the finder window, choose TEACHER STATION Choose CONNECT from the upper right corner of the window. Username=eagles, Pword= win 4. From the third column, choose Media Server 2 5. From the next column, choose CLASSES. 6. Then choose 2019_20 folder. 7. Then choose the period folder. 8. Then the Sig Tile Folder, and choose your 2 tile files As you execute these in Photoshop, you will choose 2 different color themes to work with. One must be Complimentary colors. The other is your choice between Monochromatic, Analogous, Primary or Tertiary. Turn them in to the server, then upload to your google drive, then share to [email protected] |
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2/19/20 - Color Theory
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2/10/20 - Metamorphosis
Due Thursday, February 13,
met·a·mor·pho·sis (mĕt'ə-môr'fə-sĭs) A transformation, as by magic or sorcery. You will use your magical powers and the tools in Photoshop to create a new animal by combining two or more together. The idea is to blend them so seamlessly that one cannot tell it has been created in Photoshop. Study the colors in the body of one vs the head of another. Can you make the two into one with out seeing the seem? You'll also want to combine two that creates a believable animal. Possible tools:
Deliverables: 3 New Animals (3 separate files) Name each one 1 reflection on your experience of the process. Explain successes and difficulties of each animal. Give your new animal a name Rubric: Craftsmanship (10 pts) Transitions/Edges (10 pts) Color Correction ( 5 pts) Creativity ( 5 pts) TOTAL (30 pts possible) |
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2/03/19 - Juxtapose Yourself
Due at end of class Friday, February 7
Juxtaposing your portrait into famous artwork Select a painting from the list of the top 100 famous paintings. Choose only those paintings that are a bust, meaning chest and above. If you choose a full body pik, it will be too far away to see your work. No full scenes, just a bust of a famous painting. https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/Portraits.html You can find a large file, or scan artworks from Art reference books. Use digital cameras to take photos of yourself in a way complementing the artwork. Students must use filters, tools and blending options to juxtapose themselves SEAMLESSLY into the artwork. Before taking photographs, it is critical to know what painting you are going to be working with to try to match the pose and lighting. Experiment with various filters to achieve a similar "brush stroke" to the original image. If you need quick visual references or a place to get ideas, the following Internet sites are helpful. (www.artchive.com or www.artcyclopedia.com) This is a great resource for altering color in Photoshop. Of course, you will still need to apply filters to make your face look like it was supposed to be there. |
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1/31/19 - Quick Mask
Due at the end of the period
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1/31/20 - Painting
Due at the end of the period
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1/28/19 - Selection
Due at the end of the period
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1/29/20 - Crane
Due at the end of the period
You will learn to change the color of a shirt to another color without affecting the other parts of the photo. |
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1/28/20 - Color Replacement
Due at the end of the period
You will learn to change the color of a shirt to another color without affecting the other parts of the photo. |
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1/27/20 - Unsharpen Mask
Due at the end of the period
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1/22/20 Stroke Effect
Due at the end of the period
You can use the Stroke command to paint a colored border around a selection, layer, or path. This allows you to create a softer border. Download the files to the right to a new STROKE EFFECT folder in your exercises folder. |
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1/21/20 Soft Filter
Due at the end of the period
Download the files to the right to a new SOFT FILTER folder in your exercises folder. |
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1/20/20 VIGNETTING
Due at the end of the period
DOWNLOAD THE PDF TO THE RIGHT AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. DOWNLOAD THE PORTRAIT PICTURE TO A NEW FOLDER CALLED PORTRAIT. When done, repeat the steps for the flower, clouds, and again for the sunset. |
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1/17/20 Selection and Layers
Today we will learn about the selection tools and about layers
1. Lets create a new folder called Fruit, and put ti in your exercise folder from yesterday. 2. Download the .jpg file to the right and save it to your FRUIT folder as well. 3. Download the instructions file and save it to your FRUIT folder also. 4. Begin with step 1 from the instruction sheet. |
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1/16/20 - Intro to Photoshop
Today we will get started with the Toolbox and interface of Adobe Photoshop.
1. Lets start by creating a new folder in our Desktop >MultiMedia > Exercises folder and name it INTRO TO PHOTOSHOP. 2. Download the pdf posted to the right. 3. Open photoshop. 4 We will go through it together in class. |
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Semester Break
College CreditDue Friday, December 13th
If you pass the class at the end of the semester with a B or better, you will earn 4 units of college credit at Southwestern College. Please follow the instructions to the right and turn in the forms by Friday, December 13th |
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12/15 Step 4 - Powerpoint
Due December 19/20 at the end of class of your final exam day
The final step to your project is to make a presentation that explains all the steps you took to get to
the final design.
Slide 1
Title Slide. Include your name, class period, project name
Slides 2-3
This is where you should state your name and summarize what you learned when you did the
Identities assignment. That was where you asked the family history and the meaning of your name.
Give us the background of how you got your name and what it means or represents.
Slide 4-5.
Show us your word list. Explain what you learned from this step and how you got so many words.
Slide 6-8
Show us your word pairings and your set of sketches for each pair. One pair per slide. You may have
to crop the original picture that you turned in for the thumbnails assignment. We want to see clearly
what you drew for each pair.
Explain how you came up with the drawings
Slide 9
Show us your final Illustrator Logo. Explain each part and how this represents you.
Slide 10
Reflect on this assignment and tell us what you learned about yourself from executing this project.
NOTE: To get your final .ai logo file into google presentation, we need to change the file format
first.
Step 1 - Open Adobe photoshop.
Step 2 - Open your logo file in photoshop.
Step 3 - Make sure your color mode is in RGB, so go to IMAGE > MODE > RGB.
Step 4 - Choose FILE > SAVE AS. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 5 - In the fFORMAT box of the pop-up window, Choose CompuServe GIF.
Be sure you have the destination pointed to the correct folder.
Step 6 - Then choose SAVE from the pop-up window
Share it to [email protected]
The final step to your project is to make a presentation that explains all the steps you took to get to
the final design.
Slide 1
Title Slide. Include your name, class period, project name
Slides 2-3
This is where you should state your name and summarize what you learned when you did the
Identities assignment. That was where you asked the family history and the meaning of your name.
Give us the background of how you got your name and what it means or represents.
Slide 4-5.
Show us your word list. Explain what you learned from this step and how you got so many words.
Slide 6-8
Show us your word pairings and your set of sketches for each pair. One pair per slide. You may have
to crop the original picture that you turned in for the thumbnails assignment. We want to see clearly
what you drew for each pair.
Explain how you came up with the drawings
Slide 9
Show us your final Illustrator Logo. Explain each part and how this represents you.
Slide 10
Reflect on this assignment and tell us what you learned about yourself from executing this project.
NOTE: To get your final .ai logo file into google presentation, we need to change the file format
first.
Step 1 - Open Adobe photoshop.
Step 2 - Open your logo file in photoshop.
Step 3 - Make sure your color mode is in RGB, so go to IMAGE > MODE > RGB.
Step 4 - Choose FILE > SAVE AS. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 5 - In the fFORMAT box of the pop-up window, Choose CompuServe GIF.
Be sure you have the destination pointed to the correct folder.
Step 6 - Then choose SAVE from the pop-up window
Share it to [email protected]
12/9 Step 3 - The final logo
Step 1
Study your 3 sets of 5 logos from your sketches assignment.
Now, determine which one of the five thumbnails for each set, best represents something about you.
Now you have 3 winners.
Step 2
From the 3 winners, decide which one best represents you over all. This is the logo you will build in
Illustrator. You will need to include your name in the design, so you will want to sketch some more
arrangements to include your name. Remember that there are 5 categories of logos. Sketch a few
solutions using either a combination mark, an emblem or a lettermark.
Step 3
Once you decide which logo version you like the best, you will build it in illustrator.
I am looking for overall creativity.
Relevance to your identities lists
Technical ability with Illustrator.
Gradient tool, masks, and type selection and use.
How it looks matters, but so does the technical aspects.
All shapes need to be closed.
Curves need to be made by properly bending the line, not a string of 5000 points.
Use gradient fills when possible.
Did you use a mask?
Employ the skills that you have learned through all of the exercises that you completed.
Share it to [email protected]
Study your 3 sets of 5 logos from your sketches assignment.
Now, determine which one of the five thumbnails for each set, best represents something about you.
Now you have 3 winners.
Step 2
From the 3 winners, decide which one best represents you over all. This is the logo you will build in
Illustrator. You will need to include your name in the design, so you will want to sketch some more
arrangements to include your name. Remember that there are 5 categories of logos. Sketch a few
solutions using either a combination mark, an emblem or a lettermark.
Step 3
Once you decide which logo version you like the best, you will build it in illustrator.
I am looking for overall creativity.
Relevance to your identities lists
Technical ability with Illustrator.
Gradient tool, masks, and type selection and use.
How it looks matters, but so does the technical aspects.
All shapes need to be closed.
Curves need to be made by properly bending the line, not a string of 5000 points.
Use gradient fills when possible.
Did you use a mask?
Employ the skills that you have learned through all of the exercises that you completed.
Share it to [email protected]
12/5 Step 2 - Identities List
Due at 11:59pm Sunday, December 8
Step A - List
Begin compiling a list of 40 words that describe you, your name story, your family, your character, your interests etc. Use your name. We want descriptive words. If you are an athlete for instance, describe the kind of athlete you are rather than list the sports you play.
Step B - Matching
From your list, choose Three (3) pairs of words. Match words that offer a funny or unique pairing. The more naturally the words go together, the less creative or more expected the result will be. For instance, "green" and "pants". These 2 words naturally go together, so there isnt an unexpected outcome from this pairing. While "cereal" and "mustache" could create some very interesting images.
Step C - Drawing
Now make a drawing of your interpretation of the two words together.
Make Five (5) drawings for each of the 3 pair of words as a minimum quantity.
Deliverables:
The more quality drawings/pairs you do, the better your chance of a higher grade.
Thats 15 drawings in all, plus the word list.
Share it to [email protected]
Step A - List
Begin compiling a list of 40 words that describe you, your name story, your family, your character, your interests etc. Use your name. We want descriptive words. If you are an athlete for instance, describe the kind of athlete you are rather than list the sports you play.
Step B - Matching
From your list, choose Three (3) pairs of words. Match words that offer a funny or unique pairing. The more naturally the words go together, the less creative or more expected the result will be. For instance, "green" and "pants". These 2 words naturally go together, so there isnt an unexpected outcome from this pairing. While "cereal" and "mustache" could create some very interesting images.
Step C - Drawing
Now make a drawing of your interpretation of the two words together.
Make Five (5) drawings for each of the 3 pair of words as a minimum quantity.
Deliverables:
The more quality drawings/pairs you do, the better your chance of a higher grade.
Thats 15 drawings in all, plus the word list.
Share it to [email protected]
12/3 Step 1 - YOUR NAME STORY
Due by 11:59 pm December 4/5
Sure, we know each other’s names, but do we know the story behind that name?
Think about the story of your name.
Create a new Google Doc, name it “Identities”
Sit down with a family member, mom, Dad, Grandparent, Aunt etc and ask them questions 1-8
write down your answers and thoughts and feelings about the story of your name. then on your own complete questions 9-18
1. State your name, age, birthday, place you were born
2. Why did your parents choose your name?
3. What is the family History?
4. If you were named after someone, who was it?
5. In what country did your name originate?
6. What does it mean?
7. How do you feel about it?
8. Would you change your name? To What?
YOUR HOBBIES
9. School subjects and activities you excel in
10. Your personality
11. Your role models
12. Your plans after high school
13. Your favorite foods
14. Your favorite things to do not at school
15. Your favorite music groups or singers
16. Favorite colors
17. Things you do for fun
18. What were 3 stories from the news that happened the day that you were born.
Sure, we know each other’s names, but do we know the story behind that name?
Think about the story of your name.
Create a new Google Doc, name it “Identities”
Sit down with a family member, mom, Dad, Grandparent, Aunt etc and ask them questions 1-8
write down your answers and thoughts and feelings about the story of your name. then on your own complete questions 9-18
1. State your name, age, birthday, place you were born
2. Why did your parents choose your name?
3. What is the family History?
4. If you were named after someone, who was it?
5. In what country did your name originate?
6. What does it mean?
7. How do you feel about it?
8. Would you change your name? To What?
YOUR HOBBIES
9. School subjects and activities you excel in
10. Your personality
11. Your role models
12. Your plans after high school
13. Your favorite foods
14. Your favorite things to do not at school
15. Your favorite music groups or singers
16. Favorite colors
17. Things you do for fun
18. What were 3 stories from the news that happened the day that you were born.
12/2 TYPES OF LOGOS - Sketchbook Assignment
Make a Collection of 15 Logos
Due at 11:59pm, December 3, 2019 The goal of this assignment is get you started in thinking about logo design by researching what kinds of logos exist. Word Marks - comprised of text only, featuring a unique typographical treatment. There are no images or pictures. example: facebook or Sony. Abstract Marks/Symbols - represents the company in a simple but bold manner. In most cases, the image is abstract and stylized to give visual interest. No text is used in these logos. Example: Apple, Shell Oil. Lettermarks - exclusively typographic. They use a symbol representing the company through the use of its initials or the brands first letter. These are primarily text, These are primarily text, but may use some shapes or other minor embelishments. Example: Hewlett Packard, Gereral Electric. Combination Marks - logos combine a wordmark and a symbol or icon Emblem - encases the company name within the design. Find 3 examples of each of the 5 categories of logos. 1. Look around your house to find examples of the 5 different categories of logos. DO NOT USE PRINTOUTS FROM THE INTERNET Check your magazines, newspapers, check in your cupboard on packages, etc. 2. Carefully cut the logo out and paste it in your sketchbook. 3. Identify which of the five categories the logo belongs to and label it. 4. Give a brief explanation of what the company does. 5. Do not use any of the examples shown here as one of your logos. 6. Take a picture of your sketchbook page (s) and share it to [email protected] |
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11/19/19 Badge Logo
Due Friday, November 22nd.
This tutorial will help you create a vector retro badge or emblem. Particularly, in this year, the number of websites using these as attention grabbers is increasing, and it is being touted as a design trend that is not very likely to cease anytime soon. So, it becomes very important as a designer to know how to create these badges. Having these in your arsenal is sure to grab some attention! It is also a great way to improve your skills and expand your capabilities in illustrator. So what are we waiting for, let’s get started by downloading the file below. Don't forget to create a new project folder on your computer. |
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11/12/19 Sqiddy
Due Friday, November 15 at the end of class
Clipping Paths are important to know how to execute for many uses like pictures, logos etc. This exercise will teach us how to make them. Please download the instructions posted to the right, as well as the 3.png file which is the background that you will need for the tutorial. You will be building both the background and the sqiddy character. When done, upload this file to a new folder in your exercise folder called Squiddy, and share the Squiddy folder to [email protected] |
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11/5/19 Create an easy landscape scene in Illustrator
In this tutorial we are going to take a look at how to create a really easy landscape scene in Adobe Illustrator. This can be used in a number of different ways, from a desktop wallpaper to a website header. The best part is that since it is in illustrator after we are done you can size is however size you would like. Lets get started.
Download the file posted to the right for the instructions. |
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10/30/19 . Toon It Up!
Due Friday, November 1 at the end of class.
Download the Cartoons.pdf from the right. Save it to a CARTOONS folder on your desktop. Step 1 Open Adobe Illustrator. Open a new document measuring 11 inches wide x 8.5 inches tall. Choose FILE > PLACE and place the cartoons.pdf on to your document. Choose OBJECT > LOCK > SELECTION to lock the object in place. Step 2 Choose 6 of the characters that you want to draw. They should vary in difficulty from simple to difficult. Use the pen tool to draw each of the 6 cartoons. Choose a bright color (like red) so you can see the line that you are drawing. Also, be sure that your “fill” is turned to “none” Once it is drawn, select the outline, then open a new document. Paste the selection onto the new page, and save it as the name of the character. Return to the cartoon.pdf document, and draw your second character. Repeat this process for all 6 characters. Step 3. Upload your cartoons folder and share it to [email protected] |
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10/21/19 Broker Sign
Due Tuesday, October 22 at the end of class
1. Make a folder inside your projects folder and name it Broker Sign 2. Download the BrokerSignTemplate.jpg file to the right and save it to your Broker Sign Folder. 3. Launch Illustrator. Open a new document that is 11 inches wide x 8.5 inches tall. 4. Choose FILE>PLACE and navigate to the broker sign.jpg file. Select Place. 5. You'll notice that there are handles on all 4 corners. This tells you that the picture you placed is still selected. With it still selected, from the OBJECT menu, choose LOCK>SELECTION. This will keep the picture from moving as you draw over it. 6. Choose the pen tool and begin to draw each of the shapes. Each shape must be "closed" to be able toFILL it with a color. 7. You can add embellishments if you want, but you will be graded on how complete you have made this drawing. I am looking for your skill with the pen tool. |
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10/18/19 - Practice 2
1. Make a folder inside your Exercises folder
and name it Practice 2 2. Download the Illustrator Practice 2.pdf file to the right and save it to your Practice 2 Folder. 3. Launch Illustrator. Open a new document that is 8.5" wide x 11" tall. 4. Choose FILE>PLACE and navigate to the IllustratorPractice2.pdf file. Select Place. 5. You'll notice that there are handles on all 4 corners. This tells you that the picture you placed is still selected. With it still selected, from the OBJECT menu, choose LOCK>SELECTION. This will keep the picture from moving as you draw over it. 6. Choose the pen tool and begin to draw each of the shapes. |
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10/17-18/19 Illustrator Exercise 1
Introduction/Setup:
This exercise is meant to provide you with practice using the various tools in Illustrator. Check out the attachments to see the process. Before going into the practice worksheet, let students open Illustrator and "play" in the program for 5 minutes. They can explore and use whatever tools they want. After 5 minutes begin the exercise. Download the file to the right to a new folder called PRACTICE ONE in your EXERCISES folder on your desktop
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10/15/19 Tool Identifier
This is a quick overview of a few of the tools in Illustrator that will be needed for the practice worksheets.
Guided Activity: The tool used to make the teardrop from the activity above was the pen tool. We will learn more about this tool and many others during this activity. Open Illustrator, create a new document at letter size, File > New Use the printed version of the blank Illustrator page called "Illustrator Tools Overview blank" As we go through the tools, take notes on page as well as follow along in Illustrator using each tool We will try a few as we go along, but mostly how to make a curve with the pen tool. |
10/14/19 Tear Drop
09/19/19 RODNEY MULLEN - HOW CONTEXT SHAPES CONTENT
Once you view it, answer these questions then write a reflection about what you find inspiring about his story.
Questions
1. When did Rodney win his first amatuer championship? And his first World Championship?
2. What is his nickname in the skating world?
3. What happened in the skating world that made him feel liberated?
4. What does Rodney mean when he says context changes content?
5. What was ironic about hime speaking at USC?
Reflection
Relate his creativity process to some creative aspect of your life, and describe how it applies to you specifically.
Remember our reading skill of Relate and Apply and use it in your writing.
Formulate a position to take about what inspires you and why that is important to you, and support it in your writing.
I need well written sentences and well thought out answers. At least a 5 sentence paragraph.
Questions
1. When did Rodney win his first amatuer championship? And his first World Championship?
2. What is his nickname in the skating world?
3. What happened in the skating world that made him feel liberated?
4. What does Rodney mean when he says context changes content?
5. What was ironic about hime speaking at USC?
Reflection
Relate his creativity process to some creative aspect of your life, and describe how it applies to you specifically.
Remember our reading skill of Relate and Apply and use it in your writing.
Formulate a position to take about what inspires you and why that is important to you, and support it in your writing.
I need well written sentences and well thought out answers. At least a 5 sentence paragraph.
09/12/19 Shape Ups
Due at 11:59 pm, September 15, 2019
Many graphics and logos contain letters that are drawn to form the shape of an object or an idea. There is freedom to drawing these types of words because there are no rules - the letters can simply morph into whatever you want them to be. A. Make a list of 5 Target words that are objects. B. Pick the one you like the best. C. Now, make a list of 5 outline words that you can make outlines of to put your target word into, that would help to describe the spirit or meaning of your target word. D. Now make at least 3 sketches of each outline word with your target word inside E. You should end up with at least 15 sketches. F. These are to be made in your sketch book. Take a picture with your phone, upload it to your google drive, and share it with me at [email protected] Step 1 Draw a faint simple outline of your object. Step 2 Draw the middle letters of the word in the center of the outlined shape to establish the spacing of the letters. Step 3 Add the remaining letters. Step 4 Erase your outlined shape and refine your letter shapes Step 5 Add Color. Turning it in 1. Take a picture of your finished work and of all your sketches. 2. Upload them to your Google drive in a folder for Multimedia, and inside that a folder for Shape ups. 3. Share it to Olympian [email protected] |
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09/05/19 Skate Deck Design
Design three different Skate decks.
Use the handout at the front table, or download and print the file posted below, and build a simple theme into your designs. Use color theory if you are familiar to in. Check the color wheel online for guidance with color relationships. Don't execute anything on the computer yet.
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08/29/19 Jarrett Krsoczka
Due by 11:59 8/29/19
View the above video
vimeo.com/233843255
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k0ywFgMpFk
Once you view it, answer these questions, then write a reflection about what you find inspiring about his story.
Questions
1. What were the obstacles that Jarrett encountered as a young child?
2. What people in his life were helpful and kind to Jarrett and how did they make a difference in his life?
3. How did his passion for art help him throughout his life?
4. What is your overall impression of this artist and his story?
Reflection
Relate it to some creative aspect of your life, and describe how it applies to you.
Remember that our reading skill for the month is describe, so be descriptive in your writing.
I need well written sentences and well thought out answers.
Formulate a position to take about what inspired you and why that is important to you, and support it in your writing.
Should be a full page at least
View the above video
vimeo.com/233843255
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k0ywFgMpFk
Once you view it, answer these questions, then write a reflection about what you find inspiring about his story.
Questions
1. What were the obstacles that Jarrett encountered as a young child?
2. What people in his life were helpful and kind to Jarrett and how did they make a difference in his life?
3. How did his passion for art help him throughout his life?
4. What is your overall impression of this artist and his story?
Reflection
Relate it to some creative aspect of your life, and describe how it applies to you.
Remember that our reading skill for the month is describe, so be descriptive in your writing.
I need well written sentences and well thought out answers.
Formulate a position to take about what inspired you and why that is important to you, and support it in your writing.
Should be a full page at least
8/12 Occupations
Due Friday, August16 at the end of the period
From the occupation that you previously chose, create a Google slide presentation with the following specifications. SPECIFICATIONS Length: Your Google Slides must have a Minimum of 12 slides. Text: Your Title slides must be easy to read: Tips: Choose fonts that are clear and simple. Choose good color contrast. Must be able to be read from across the room when being presented (don’t use too small of a type size.) Don’t use too busy of a background. Creativity: Remember that completing the minimal project requirements will earn C work. Adding more information, pictures, descriptions/explanations etc that are relevant and serve to a better understanding for the audience will earn the higher grades. So push past your first attempt, and dig deeper for the more interesting pictures, or the more intriguing facts. You want to visually communicate what the job is all about. This also is your first "design" project, so give it your best shot at being aesthetically pleasing. TIPS: 1. Don't use too many font families or styles. Two fonts are usually enough, but you decide what looks best. 2. Don't have too many facts on a slide. We need to see it from across the room when presented. It is OK to have more than the required number of slides. When you have paragraphs of info on one slide, the text gets too small. Generally speaking, you want to have just one thought per slide. 3. If you put text or headlines over a photo, make sure the text is still readable. You shouldn't have to strain to read it. If you do, you will lose your audience. 4. When getting the content for this project, don't plagiarize! DOCUMENT YOUR SOURCES – Google search is not the source. Click on the item within your search to visit the actual site that houses that item. This is the source. Record the URL in your Google slides bibliography DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM ANY SOURCE. THIS IS IN YOUR OWN WORDS!!!!! Use this as a check list as you progress through the completion of the project. This is just as much a design project as it is a written assignment. How it looks is as important as what it says. It is all part of the story you are telling. SLIDE CRITERIA: Slide 1- Title Slide Must include: Occupation name, Your name, Period # and Fall 2019 Use a background image that will be relevant to your topic. Slide 2 Skill Set Must Include: Job Skills Needed: Minimum of 6. “Describe” what the skills are. Don’t just make a list that doesn’t communicate anything. Slides 3 Work Station Must Include: Photos of Typical Workdesks or Workstations or workplace 2 or 3 Important Facts per slide describing it. (facts can be on separate slide so as not to interfere with pictures if you like, as long as there is a caption under the photo to identify it) Slides 4 Compensation Must Include: Salary statistics for the Occupation Must have the National; Regional; and Local statistics Slide 5 Descriptions Must describe in detail What They Do Show examples of what the work looks like Slide 6 Training, Qualifications, and Advancement What formal training/education is required for entry into this occupation. Are there degrees, certificates etc? Name a few colleges or universities that have the degree you would need. Slide 7 Professional Organizations List the Professional Organizations/Associations affiliated with this occupation (Unions etc) Give a short description of each, explain their purpose Slide 8-9 Favorite Person Choose your favorite or a famous person from this occupation: Include Name, birth date, his/her contribution to this occupation or the industry as a whole, and why you chose him/her Slide 10 Your interpretation- a Why did you choose this Occupation? b What are your final impressions about this Occupation? c What impressed or stood out to you the most about this occupation while doing your research? Slide 11 Your Reflection. Slide 12+ References: Include the website URL for each of the facts that you used in the project. You must site your work, or it will be considered plagiarism. |
Choose from these Occupations
To choose a specific career from list below. You must reserve the occupation with Mr Exum. There will not be duplicate projects. DESIGN Production Artists Creative Directors Art Director Art Production Manager Exhibit Designer Fashion Designer Interior Designer Landscape Architect ILLUSTRATION Comic art 2D Animator 3D Animator Illustrator Technical Illustrator Photo Editing / Photoshop Artist Storyboard Artist Tatoo Artist INTERACTIVE Layout artist Interface Designer Web Designer Video Game Designers Multimedia Designer Front End Web Designer User Interface Designer Graphics Designer Package Designer Brand identity developer Logo Designer Flash Designer Brand Identity Designer Typeface and Lettering Designer VIDEO/FILM Videographer Motion Graphics Director Producer Script Writer Editor Actor Lighting, Props, Sets Agent Set Designer Photographer SOUND Voice Artist/Vocalist Music Supervisor Sound Engineering Technicians Composer/Musician |
8/09 SHEPARD FAIREY REFLECTION
Due at 11:59pm, August 9, 2019
Write a reflection on Shepard Fairey taking one of two positions. 1. You believe he is a free spirited artist just trying to make his way 2. You believe he practices plagiarism and has no regard for ethics or copyright. Either way, support your claim with sound arguments, not opinions. Site your resources. Must be a full page length, single spaced, 12pt type |
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8/08 Shepard Fairey
Lecture / Notes
8/07 Copyright Quiz
8/06 Copyright Quiz Review
We will review the copyright notes and prepare for a quiz.
8/05
DLT
By the end of the period, I will understand the need for copyright laws as evidenced by my findings through group discussion.
ALP
Describe, Analyze
Activity
Lecture/Notes - Fair Use Defined
By the end of the period, I will understand the need for copyright laws as evidenced by my findings through group discussion.
ALP
Describe, Analyze
Activity
Lecture/Notes - Fair Use Defined
7/31 Copyright
DLT
By the end of the period, I will understand the need for copyright laws as evidenced by my findings through group discussion. ALP Describe, Analyze Presentation: Copyright Class Activity - Finish as homework due tonight. Read the first three and a half pages of the document, stop before Notice of Copyright. Condense your findings down to bullet points and report all the key elements of the sections. Use Google Docs and share it, title it Copyright Basics |
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7/30 Learning The MAC Interface
Introduction to MAC OS Interface
Monster Doodles
This mini-exercise requires the company of at least two other friends.
Together, the three of you will be collaborating to create a monster. The trick is that you won’t see what each of you will draw until the very end. First, fold three pieces of paper into three linear sections. See picture #2 at right to see how to fold it. On each folded section write a number 1 for top, 2 for middle and 3 for bottom. Each person gets a piece of paper and starts to doodle a monster head on the top section 1. Get creative! It can have 20 eyes, three mouths, a Mario Bros hat on, whatever you want to draw is perfectly fine, as long as it is school appropriate. After each person is done, pass the paper to another person in your group. Now everyone begins to draw a monster mid-section on the #2 panel of your piece of paper. Once again, pass the paper around and then have everyone draw the legs and feet (or slime blob if your creature has no legs or feet) on section #3. After everyone is done drawing, open up your papers and see the finished monster creation that you have drawn together with friends. |
Expectation Cotract
Contract Due July 29th, 2019
Download it from the downloads page, print it out, and have both you and your parents sign it, then turn it in on or before JULY 29, 2019
Download it from the downloads page, print it out, and have both you and your parents sign it, then turn it in on or before JULY 29, 2019
Google Account
Due @ 11:59pm Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
Send an unbelievably inspirational quote from your gmail to mine at [email protected].
Be sure it is an account with your name in it.
I wont know who [email protected] is.
This must be a gmail account, not yahoo, hotmail or anything else, just gmail.
Send an unbelievably inspirational quote from your gmail to mine at [email protected].
Be sure it is an account with your name in it.
I wont know who [email protected] is.
This must be a gmail account, not yahoo, hotmail or anything else, just gmail.