Final 2 things

The last two projects due are as follows.

Auto-biographical Presentations will be given on the last day of class. They should be no more than 10 minutes long. They can/should include anything from childhood up to the work you did this semester. Please be sure to include inspirational figures, artwork or events.You may use Powerpoint, prezi.com, Google Docs or whatever software you want, but it is up to you to figure out if it plays on a PC and if it plays in this room.

Portfolio Presentation Packet. This is a formal presentation of you and your work as though you are appltying for a job or intership or gallery application.  It should include letterhead and business card as well as your work professionally organized on a CD.  This means be consistant with sub-folders and file names. The CD should include your auto-biographical presentation. The packet should be an envelop or sleeve or box. Consider laser cutting to let your paper color show through. Be creative without being too cute! This will also be turned in on the last day of class.

Self-Promotion

Create at least 10 variations using your initials.
Create at least 10 variations using your name.
Create at least 10 additional variations on the above variations by now adding color.
Create at least 10 additional variations on the above variations by now adding line and shapes.

Bring all examples to class, but post your ten favorites to your blog.


ALSO 10 good examples and 10 bad examples.

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!