Mid-Term

Create a 13x19 self portrait using the techniques we have learned in Photoshop and Ilustrator. The final product will be a Photoshop document will be an 11x17 Photoshop document printed on 13x19 paper. 2" borders. Take advantage of layers to keep your content seperated for composition and rearranging.
Please use the letter of introduction written to me on day one as inspiration for the project.

These will be turned in printed. Print and paper quality are your responsibility! They will affect your grade.

These will be due in two weeks. October 31st!

The image of you must be done using the Ilustrator trace technique.

Text Drawing

Create 4 text drawings using the skills learned in class.
No Color
1. Expressive
2. Representational
3. Non-representational
4. 6 word auto-biography

Pattern

Create a pattern in Illustrator that will be output on the laser cutter. Remember to think about how this process works. A pattern can't contain details within an enclosed area or eveything will be cut out. You must provide the paper.
Remember the details for the laser cutter are
Max size 18"x32"
File Format AI
R;255, B:0, G:0

Scanner Face

Scan your face in a smushy expressive way. Import/place the photo into Illustrator. Use the pen tool to create a self-portrait. Think from back to front.... large shape to details. Opacity and gradients are a big help.

Ilustrator

Part one: Now that you have more practice using Illustrator, please revisit your symbol/pictograms. Make them more readable and understandable. The activity symbol should be simpl;e, but clear. Think of a school crossing sign with the sybols of the the kids. The self-portrait can be more detailed, but should still rely on shapes to build the image of you.... not brush strokes and flares. Part two: Creat a pattern in Illustrator on an 8.5 X 11 artboard in RGB mode. Remember these will be laser cut, so make sure your design won't fall apart when cut. The demo at the 3-D output center should make this more clear. We will look at these on-screen Monday and then take them to be cut at the end of class. BRING PAPER TO BE LASER CUT MONDAY!

Symbols

Create two symbols or pictograms for homework. One that is a self-portrait and one that represents a favorite activity. Both can be done on one Illustrator file.

For Monday 9/24

Please revisit the sites that you looked at in class related to the practice of Photoshop and ethics in the fashion and advertising industry. Form an opinion. Create a blog post with a picture and your response. List the five links you explored to do your research. Crazy

Create a new image that uses your Photoshop compositing skills and the type tool to change the meaning of a photo. Find and resize the background image first! Add to the photo to change the meaning. Explore the idea of combining time periods or clashing political views, changing a fist to a hand holding a flower... it's up to you. The final image should be at print resolution and must fit on an 8.5 X 11 piece of paper. We will view these on screen Monday.