WEEK SIX Sept 26-October 2
NEW:
- Layer Masks (see exercise below)
HOMEWORK:
1. EXERCISE DUE FRIDAY Oct 2 (Approximate time 1 hour)
Get files 'Lesson 7: Layer Masks' from the Pearlmad Instructor Drive on Campus. Photocopied step-by-step instructions given out Friday. Sept 21
Please bring in the digital file to submit to my drop-box on Friday October 2 (no critique).
2. RESEARCH DUE FRIDAY Oct 9 (Approximate time 2- 4 hours):
Please read the following CAREFULLY for directions:
- Read the short article "Graphic
Design Fundamentals" based on Alexander White's wonderful book The
Elements of Graphic Design. I will refer to this article
from time to time, so please read thoroughly.
- Based on the seven fundamental elements of
graphic design described in this article, please research and find an
example of
what you consider a well
executed graphic design piece.
- You may use online resources, such as the Positive
Space Blog, or any resource that you find to provide a virtual
example. You may also choose to bring in an actual example (book,
CD, magazine, packaging, etc).
- Please write a full page describing how the seven
fundamental elements were used in this piece, and include a link to
the example if it is online. Send me what you write in a Word document.
- Be prepared to talk about it in class. Be thoughtful
and thorough. I am giving you extra time to work on this so I am expecting
a good job. We will speak about the article and good design briefly
on Monday Oct 5 after hanging the piece, but expect to have some computer
work during the week also, so don't leave this till the last minute.
3. EXHIBIT PREPARATION (Approximate time variable): Remember our exhibit is opening on Monday October 5. We will hang up the project during class that day.
ALL STUDENTS are to submit their project.
Please reprint your 'Change' poster on high quality ink-jet print paper OR photographic quality paper and Trim to 8 x 10" and mount on either sturdy cardstock, or foam core for exhiibit hanging on Monday, October 5. Students can usually get discounts at Catskill Art and Office supply in Kingston, Poughkeepsie and Woodstock, or Manny's in New Paltz.
TIP: Try "flattening" your image for quicker print time, (In the Layer menu, go to Layer/ Flatten Image)
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