The girl who gets gifts from birds

The girl who gets gifts from birds

Modern and Post Modern Art Styles - Year 2

Now that you have learned about some modern and post-modern art styles, create a poster that includes all 7 styles you have not yet researched PLUS 3-8 more for a total of 10-15.

Your poster must include a visual example of each of the 10-15 styles, a heading (label the style), plus 2 or 3 distinctive characteristics - in point form.

Keep in mind composition.
Your layout for an informative poster MUST be consistent. Use a grid. Keep your alignment consistent. Keep your fonts and font sizes consistent, while keeping in mind Visual Hierarchy. Headlines and important titles should be larger and more visible than information text (points about characteristics).

You should quickly be able to "read" this poster with four main points of information.
1. Heading for the poster (Modern and Post Modern Art Styles)
2. 10-15 visual examples of each style
3. Subheadings near the visual example (Think of proximity as a composition technique)
4. Points of written information near the visual example (proximity)

You will be evaluated on the following:

• Composition and use of space (Considering alignment, consistency, use of a grid)
• Readability (Quick "read" of visual and verbal information)
• Aesthetic beauty (Ability to create an informative poster that is visually dynamic and compelling)
• Appropriate message (correct and accurate information regarding art styles)
• Professionalism (completion on time, submitted correctly (format, file name, location), spelling/grammar)

Size: 11x17" @ 300 p.p.i.

Your choice of applications - Photshop, Illustrator or InDesign.

Due: Monday, March 2nd by the end of the day.
Submit: In the CyberARTS folder (original format + exported pdf) AND posted on your blog.
Submit as YourName_StylePoster.indd .ai or .psd AND pdf


The remaining 7 art styles are:
Abstract Expressionism
Color Field
Impressionism
De Stijl
Post Impressionism
Ashcan Art
Fauvism

The previous 10 are:
Pop Art
Dada
Art Nouveau
Cubism
Op Art
Earth Art
Art Deco
Photo Realism
Surrealism
Graffiti (as a modern art movement 1970s)

Year 2 and 3 - Video Game DVD assignment

Please go to the Yearbook folder - under CyberARTS - to find a folder called Skills Competition - in which you'll find both the written assignment (Practical Exam) and a folder of images and text that you can use to create your DVD for the Star Wars game.


I handed out the information last week, however if you need another copy, I have included the instructions below:

PURPOSE:  To design and digitally build an appropriate multi-panel Video Game Cover with Disk design. The Video Game is called STAR WARS - The Last Hope. The characters included are Princess Leia and Han Solo as the Heroes, and Darth Vader as the Villain.

Please read through the instructions carefully and follow them accurately. You may begin working on this assignment today. You will have three full classes to complete it (give or take). I will take one of the classes to brief you in using InDesign.
Due: Friday by the end of class for judging.  The winning design will have the opportunity to go to the TDSB Skills Competition on March 11th to compete in the Graphic Studio Production competition.

·      You will design/build an enticing look for a STAR WARS Video Game Cover with a 
target audience of teens and adults.    

·      You may only use Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop and/or InDesign to 
create your designs. The final product must be submitted in Adobe InDesign.         

·      You must follow the template dimensions provided in the two .JPEG files and 
create new files in Adobe InDesign.                         

·      You must include at least three of the Images of Choice somewhere in your design.

·      You must include all of the Must Use Images on both your Cover and Disk design.

·      You must design/build any other graphics included in your foldout/disk design.

·      You must include the Copyright Text supplied somewhere within your Foldout.

·      You may alter any of the images provided on both the foldout and disk design.

·      You must hand-in all sketches you develop.

·      Your file will be saved as YourName.indd    For example   MattFountain.indd         

·      Place your completed file on your computers Desktop.

·      Refer to the judging criteria to ensure all components of the project are completed.

·      You may research anything on the internet

·      You may not use any images found on the internet, only the files provided.

Students must Demonstrate:
• strong project planning and time management skills

• knowledge of design and colour theory

• technical competence with computers, scanners, and printers

• technical knowledge of the format and requirements of creating
“press ready“ PDF files.

• practical skill and knowledge in the use of a Vector Drawing application such as Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe InDesign CS4

• practical skill and knowledge in the use of a Bitmap Editing application such as Adobe PhotoShop CS4

• Practical skill and knowledge in the use of a Page Layout application

such as Adobe InDesign CS4,  Adobe Illustrator CS4

• ability to create and manipulate layers and channels use filters in an imaging program

• ability to manipulate and place images in a page layout application

• basic typographic knowledge, font usage and the ability to apply

kerning, tracking and styles in a page layout application

• ability to create a final project from supplied images and instructions  

Put a Bird on It

InDesign Basics and Illustrator Basics - 10 things beginners need to know

Terry White's video on InDesign Basicsand Illustrator Basics
10 things beginners need to know...

Re-create this lightbulb using Illustrator - merge and blend shapes and use the pen tool.

Due by the end of the day on Thursday

Your goal is to create a precise and realistic re-creation of the lightbulb. You will be graded on the following criteria:

a. Accuracy/Realism (A: 10 marks)
b. Using as few points as possible (either using pen or shaper blending) (K: 5 marks)
c. Labelling/organizing of layers (K: 5 marks)

Please post your finished lightbulb on your blog with the original photo.
You'll have to export it as a png from Illustrator to post on your blog. Please also drop your .ai file in the CyberARTS drop off folder in the Yearbook folder. Year 2 Illustrator - Lightbulb

Write a short paragraph describing the following:
1. The techniques you used and how far you got (how much detail you could add to the lightbulb in the time given).
2. Did you have any difficulties and what did you find challenging if anything?
3. Did you learn anything new from the videos we watched and from doing this task?

Inspiring Video on Logo Design

Thank you Cyrus for bringing us this short but inspiring video of Aaron Draplin - designer from Portland Oregon. Check it out.

Aaron Draplin Takes On a Logo Design Challenge from lynda.com on Vimeo.

Try two new things... year TWOS!!

1. TYPE MASK TECHNIQUES
Create a graphic using a background of any kind and the type mask tool - you can try the scratch art tutorial from the bonus exercises in the post below, or do something on your own.

Then create another similar graphic using the clipping mask technique to mask the text.

Note the differences achieved when using the clipping mask vs the regular layer mask tool.
Post both images on your blog and write down the observed differences in the two techniques.

2. FILTER EXPERIMENTATION
Find a random background and start playing around with multiple filters and blending options until you get something you like. You can then apply this as a background on your masked type.

Post this on your blog as well and write down the multiple filters used.

The object is to experiment with many filters and see what you get!
Have fun.

Due by the end of the week. Please post both of these AND your weekly blog post before you leave for the long weekend on Thursday the 12th of Feb.

Bonus Assignments - Year 2

If you'd like to move on and add to your repertoire in Photoshop, here are a few things to try for bonus marks. I will assign bonus marks for each assignment you take on, put into the drop folder in the original format and post to your blog with a brief statement on the steps you took to complete the work.

1. Pixel Portrait (more info below)
I have a printed handout for this assignment that you are welcome to take. Please adhere to the parameters of the assignment. If you do a great job, this could be your profile image on your blog.
The assignment is also in the pickup folder.
Please go to the Yearbook folder - CyberARTS - Year Two - Assignments for Pickup to find the assignment.

2. Scratch Art - Type exercise (see below)
3. Scratch Art - Photograph (see below)

3. Mixer Brush - (see below)

Scratch Art and Mixer Brush Tutorials

Here's a tutorial on creating Scratch Art in Photoshop. There are also others on just painting in Photoshop using masks, and also the mixer brush.

Feel free to sign out the tablets.

Pixel Portrait.

Here's a video tutorial:
After watching the video tutorial above and searching for other ones yourself - check the links on the assignment sheet too - you should create your own pixel self-portrait.

1. SCRATCH ART TYPE EXERCISE
Try the SCRATCH ART tutorial using the text mask tool in Photoshop. Create a word on a black background. The objective is to understand the concept and how to use the tools.
Submit to Drop Off folder on the lcicyberarts server - Year Two (make a folder with your name, if you haven't already)

2. SCRATCH ART PHOTOGRAPH
Find a photograph on the internet, or in your files and create scratch art of that photo. Be creative and be conscious of the line direction, thickness and quality.
Submit to Drop Off folder on the lcicyberarts server - Year Two

3. MIXER BRUSH
Watch the MIXER BRUSH video and try using the mixer brush over a photograph to create a painterly effect. Play around with this tool until you get some results you like. Create a painted looking photograph. Be creative and have fun.

Submit any of these to the Bonus Assignments folder. Please ensure that YOUR NAME and the ASSIGNMENT NAME is in the file name. eg. MYNAME_MIXERBRUSH.psd
Also, please post the jpg on your blog.

Year Three - Logo Design

Logo Design is vast and challenging.

Here are some valuable resources that you can explore.

Start here with 60 PRO TIPS on LOGO DESIGN at creativebloq.com

What make a BAD LOGO  at justcreative.com

What makes a GOOD LOGO

Creating a "mood board" (idea board, inspiration board etc.)


Next Steps:

1. Review some of the information on what makes a good logo.

2. Create a Pinterest board of interesting logos. (10-15) (should take you about 15 - 20 minutes max)

3. Choose the two strongest ones and post them on your blog: (should take you about 45 min.)

A) Analyze them in terms of the FIVE essential characteristics of a good logo. (You should know something about the company and where the logo is used in order to identify whether it meets the criteria - see image below)
B) Analyze them in terms of the elements and principles of design (that are significant - ie. line, distinctive shape, use of colour, emphasis, unity etc.)

4. Present one of the logos to the class at the end of the period. I will select you at random during the last 20 minutes of class!!

(RE)Learning Photoshop - YEAR 2

1. Selections and TEXT in Photoshop

To refresh your memory from the video and to have some fun, take the Rick Mercer Photo Challenge.

Click HERE to go to the website and download the full-size image for the current photo challenge and view past challenges as well.

Your task is to take Stephen Harper out of the current background (I'd suggest the quick selection tool) - and since you're practising, use the refine edge tool - and create a masterpiece.

You can then take it to the next level and actually submit it. There's an email address you can send it to.

Add some text to the image that uses some part of what you learned from the text portion of the video - tracking/kerning adjustments or type on a path etc.

Post your masterpiece on your blog for me and place the psd file titled
YOURNAME_MERCERCHALLENGE.psd into the YEAR 2 folder.

Please write about your procedure on your blog step by step. You can do this in numbered steps if you like.

Here's the PATH to where you drop off your PSD of the assignment.

1059 folder on Desktop - YEARBOOK - CYBERARTS - YEAR 2 - PHOTOSHOP - MERCER CHALLENGE ex. 1

Due: End of the period today (Wednesday) in folder and on your blog.
(*you can have until tomorrow's class to finish the written)

Bonus: Try this kerning game when you have some free time. See how well you do. If you'd like you can post the link and your results on your blog.  http://type.method.ac/