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.
Stylized portraits by advanced student artists
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Class 2 • January 25, 2011
Let the fun begin!
Tonight we'll jump right into our first project. The goal of Project 1 is to review essential tools and learn how to make an effective map. This is something most designers are called upon to do at some point. For me, it's about once a week!
Please right click on the Project 1 link to download a PDF of the project, or to open it in a browser window. You will also need the file "map.png" for this assignment. You may retrieve it by right-clicking the link and saving the linked file onto your computer.
Contact me if you have any trouble with the project this week ~ adkinsj@scc.losrios.edu
Tonight we'll jump right into our first project. The goal of Project 1 is to review essential tools and learn how to make an effective map. This is something most designers are called upon to do at some point. For me, it's about once a week!
Please right click on the Project 1 link to download a PDF of the project, or to open it in a browser window. You will also need the file "map.png" for this assignment. You may retrieve it by right-clicking the link and saving the linked file onto your computer.
Contact me if you have any trouble with the project this week ~ adkinsj@scc.losrios.edu
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Welcome to Advanced Digital Illustration • GCOM 341
SESSION 1 – January 18, 2011
Welcome to a new semester. be prepared to learn how to create digital illustrations similar to those you might be assigned in your role as a professional graphic designer.
Tonight we will:
• Discuss course objectives, show examples of materials created using Adobe Illustrator CS5
• Review requirements and student leaning outcomes
Your first assignment:
> Buy a composition notebook
> e-mail instructor (adkinsj@scc.losrios.edu) from the e-mail address you’d like to use for this class throughout the semester
> in the e-mail, share something "interesting" about yourself
Thank you!
Welcome to a new semester. be prepared to learn how to create digital illustrations similar to those you might be assigned in your role as a professional graphic designer.
Tonight we will:
• Discuss course objectives, show examples of materials created using Adobe Illustrator CS5
• Review requirements and student leaning outcomes
Your first assignment:
> Buy a composition notebook
> e-mail instructor (adkinsj@scc.losrios.edu) from the e-mail address you’d like to use for this class throughout the semester
> in the e-mail, share something "interesting" about yourself
Thank you!
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