Design Wallpaper Pattern from letterforms
we'll work in Illustrator
use type tool, outline type, using arrow selections tools, points and handles, joining points, cutting points, scanning hand drawings, importing art, file formats
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
ART 120 Computer Art/Design
Luke bertus
Office located in AB125
e-mail: luke.bertus@gmail.com
Appointments by arrangement
TR 1800-2050
COURSE OVERVIEW
Introduction to computer graphics as a technical and creative medium for art and design. Lectures introduce concepts of vector and raster graphics, including digital type, image and device resolution, electronic color theory, file formats, and digital print technologies. Labs assist with fluency in computer graphics applications. Studios apply concepts and applications to creative projects.
Prerequisites: Art 115, 116.
Course objectives
Through the development of personal projects, guests & ongoing class discussions the students develop a shared understanding of formal layout sytems, grid, composition, linear sequence, digital type, resolution, vector vs pixel, motion graphics, color separation, image compression & film strips. Students will develop a practical understanding of structures & transitions in motion.
We will using and learning Adobe Illustration and Photoshop. In addition we will use online web tools to make a blog
GRADING
Projects will be passed in and grades will be given based on:
- Process as presented in discussion & process books
- Development of ideas and concepts
- Completion of the work
- Participation in discussions & critiques;
- Responsiveness to new ideas, suggestions, criticism
Product
- Craft: use of tools and materials
- Attention to detail, follow-through
- Inventiveness, originality, deeper exploration & understanding
Grading Scale:
A 94% and above
A- 91-93%
B+ 87-90%
B 84-86%
B- 81-83%
C+ 77-80%
C 74-76%
C- 71-73%
D+ 67-70%
D 64-66%
D- 60-63%
F 59% and below
Attendance:
Attendance in class (as in life) is essential if you wish to do well. As a result, attendance is mandatory. Arriving late,
leaving early or failing to attend class will directly (and adversely) affect your grade as described below. Students are
allowed one excused absence per term to allow for illness or personal circumstances.
EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN YOUR FINAL GRADE BEING REDUCED BY 5%.
Late Arrival = ½ Absence Early Departure = ½ Absence Each Full (1) Absence = 5% reduction in final grade
Reference Texbooks:
Textbooks are required but having a third party reference book can be helpful. There are many to chose from and sometime dependant on personal preference.
Hardware:
External memory devices are required. Either an USB Flash drive or an external removable hard drive.
Projects
1. Design Wallpaper Pattern from letterforms- Illustrator
- type tool, outline type, using arrow selections tools, points and handles, joining points, cutting points, scanning hand drawings, importing art, file formats
2. Poster- Illustrator
3. Blog- Web tools
- using online web tools to build your our blog, making links, adding photos and more.
4. Self Portrait- Photoshop
image scanning, resolution, color theory, cutting pasting, blending tools, color correction
5. Film Strip- Photoshop
-make a time based sequencing, animation, drawing tools, type tools
Timeline
Sept 30 intro + start a blog
Oct 2 design a Wallpaper
Pattern from letterforms- Illustrator - type tool, outline type, using arrow selections tools, points and handles, joining points, cutting points, scanning hand drawings, importing art, file formats
Oct 7 + Oct 9
Oct 14 critique and discussion/ Post final image on Blog and hand in print
Oct 16 + Oct 21 Blogs
using online web tools to build your our blog, making links, adding photos and more.
Oct 23 create a photoshop collage 'david hockney' style self portrait
image scanning, resolution, color theory, cutting pasting, blending tools, color correction
Oct 28 + Oct 30
Nov 4 + Nov 6
Nov 11 Veterans Day
Nov 13 critique and discussion/ Post final image on Blog and hand in print
Nov 18 + Nov 20 film strip 20 sec time loop;
sequencing, animation, drawing tools, type tools
Nov 25
Nov 27 Thanksgiving
Dec 2
Dec 4 final critique and discussion/ Post movie on youtube and Blog
Luke bertus
Office located in AB125
Appointments by arrangement
TR 1800-2050
COURSE OVERVIEW
Introduction to computer graphics as a technical and creative medium for art and design. Lectures introduce concepts of vector and raster graphics, including digital type, image and device resolution, electronic color theory, file formats, and digital print technologies. Labs assist with fluency in computer graphics applications. Studios apply concepts and applications to creative projects.
Prerequisites: Art 115, 116.
Course objectives
Through the development of personal projects, guests & ongoing class discussions the students develop a shared understanding of formal layout sytems, grid, composition, linear sequence, digital type, resolution, vector vs pixel, motion graphics, color separation, image compression & film strips. Students will develop a practical understanding of structures & transitions in motion.
We will using and learning Adobe Illustration and Photoshop. In addition we will use online web tools to make a blog
GRADING
Projects will be passed in and grades will be given based on:
- Process as presented in discussion & process books
- Development of ideas and concepts
- Completion of the work
- Participation in discussions & critiques;
- Responsiveness to new ideas, suggestions, criticism
Product
- Craft: use of tools and materials
- Attention to detail, follow-through
- Inventiveness, originality, deeper exploration & understanding
Grading Scale:
A 94% and above
A- 91-93%
B+ 87-90%
B 84-86%
B- 81-83%
C+ 77-80%
C 74-76%
C- 71-73%
D+ 67-70%
D 64-66%
D- 60-63%
F 59% and below
Attendance:
Attendance in class (as in life) is essential if you wish to do well. As a result, attendance is mandatory. Arriving late,
leaving early or failing to attend class will directly (and adversely) affect your grade as described below. Students are
allowed one excused absence per term to allow for illness or personal circumstances.
EACH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN YOUR FINAL GRADE BEING REDUCED BY 5%.
Late Arrival = ½ Absence Early Departure = ½ Absence Each Full (1) Absence = 5% reduction in final grade
Reference Texbooks:
Textbooks are required but having a third party reference book can be helpful. There are many to chose from and sometime dependant on personal preference.
Hardware:
External memory devices are required. Either an USB Flash drive or an external removable hard drive.
Projects
1. Design Wallpaper Pattern from letterforms- Illustrator
- type tool, outline type, using arrow selections tools, points and handles, joining points, cutting points, scanning hand drawings, importing art, file formats
2. Poster- Illustrator
3. Blog- Web tools
- using online web tools to build your our blog, making links, adding photos and more.
4. Self Portrait- Photoshop
image scanning, resolution, color theory, cutting pasting, blending tools, color correction
5. Film Strip- Photoshop
-make a time based sequencing, animation, drawing tools, type tools
Timeline
Sept 30 intro + start a blog
Oct 2 design a Wallpaper
Pattern from letterforms- Illustrator - type tool, outline type, using arrow selections tools, points and handles, joining points, cutting points, scanning hand drawings, importing art, file formats
Oct 7 + Oct 9
Oct 14 critique and discussion/ Post final image on Blog and hand in print
Oct 16 + Oct 21 Blogs
using online web tools to build your our blog, making links, adding photos and more.
Oct 23 create a photoshop collage 'david hockney' style self portrait
image scanning, resolution, color theory, cutting pasting, blending tools, color correction
Oct 28 + Oct 30
Nov 4 + Nov 6
Nov 11 Veterans Day
Nov 13 critique and discussion/ Post final image on Blog and hand in print
Nov 18 + Nov 20 film strip 20 sec time loop;
sequencing, animation, drawing tools, type tools
Nov 25
Nov 27 Thanksgiving
Dec 2
Dec 4 final critique and discussion/ Post movie on youtube and Blog
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