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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Class 6 • February 22, 2011

Tonight I will introduce Project 4, which is an exploration of how to use type as illustration. This is another two-part project allowing students to research, then create a unique illustration with a focus on type. We will look at the “glyphs” tool and review how to convert type into editable images. We will look at using contrast in scale and color to alter hierarchy on the page.

To download the project, right click on the “Project 4” link in the column to the right, and select “download linked file”.

I will also address question or concerns that came up in the completion of the previous project, which is due tonight.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Class 4 • February 8, 2011

Tonight I will introduce Project 3: Illustration Exploration
This is a two-part exercise allowing students to research and turn in sketches, then create three final images to turn in a week later.

To download the assignment, right-click on the "Project 3" link located on the right side of the blog and download linked file.

We will also revisit last week's assignment and address any questions or issue that arose during the completion of the project.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Class 3 • Follow up

Hi class, just a quick note to point you to the link labeled "Classroom sample of Project 2". This is a PDF from last night's class. I hope y'all have fun with this!

Here is the breakdown of pets to use as data when you create your graphs: Dogs-14, cats-16, rabbits-2, exotics-4 and fish-1.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Class 3 • February 1, 2011

Tonight I'll review Project 1 and field any questions and concerns that students raise.

I will then introduce Project 2 ~ Support Graphics

The focus of this project is to create a series of graphs that could all work together in a print document, presentation or online. Students will learn to create multiple artboards (only available in CS4 and CS5), use the Color Guide to select a palette and use the 3-D Tool to add visual effects to this set of three graphs. Right click on the Project 2 link to download a PDF, or to open it in a browser window.

Important note ~ we will be gathering information for the graphs from students during class tonight, so plan to be there.