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AGENDA:

(Dates and projects are subject to change)

 

 

WEEK 01 _Aug 27_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Intro.

 

-- "I bought a 4K TV!"

-- Photoshop vs Illustrator

-- Raster vs Vector

-- Quality and Resolution

 

 

◊ THU

 

-- Around Photoshop

-- Around Illustrator

-- Documents/Imports and Outputs

 

Let's make some lines. (or paths?)

Download [Ch1] file.

 

Project 1

 

Take a good/straight/frontal photo of your building (home, house, dorm, ...).

Draw your house in Illustrator.

Keep your lines straight. No curves.

Use only flat/solid colors. No gradients or textures.

 

In Illustrator save your .ai file.

In Photoshop place your drawing AND the real photo in a letter size document/portrait/print quality/1" margin/

 

You will upload 2 files to your canvas BEFORE next class on Tuesday.

Format:

Lastname_Project1_House_MMDDYY.ai

Lastname_Project1_Final_ MMDDYY.jpg

 

Value (Dark / Medium / Light)

 

 

 

WEEK 02 _Sep 03_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

 

Image Quality

Size vs Resolution

 

Curves and paths

Tracing shapes.

 

Download [Ch2] file.

First we work on the tracing_template file.

Then finish the shapes file and upload to Canvas before leaving the class.

Format:

Lastname_Inclass_Shapes_090418.ai

 

Via Google search image find a good quality image of a sea creature!

Trace and create digital version of your creature (with strokes and fills) while you are minimizing the details.

Add some background using pen tool behind the creature in different layers.

 

Place your final result + actual photo in a single document, letter size, 300dpi, 1" margin

You will upload 2 below files to the Canvas. (Pay attention to the formats and artboard)

 

Lastname_Project2_Creature_MMDDYY.ai

Lastname_Project2_Final_MMDDYY.jpg

 

Due Date: Before our class time on Thursday.

 

 

◊ THU

 

Contrast

Relativity of visual elements

 

You will take 6 photos with different contrast. (Follow the instruction)

 

WEEK 03 _Sep 10_______________________________________________

 

 

◊ TUE

 

Due today: 6 photos / upload to Canvas.

 

Dot/Texture/Value

Line/texture/Value

Tracing a figure

 

Download template for value exercise [here]

Download and print the template for value exercise [here] home

 

◊ THU

 

Return your black and white orange on paper

Orange!

Lastname_Orange_091318.jpg

 

Shape/Value with Color

Windy Northridge  [Here]

Edit path, Text on path, Adjust values in color

 

 

 

Pathfinder [Here]

 

Shape

Shape and Composition, Balance

Symmetrical vs Asymmetrical

 

 

 

WEEK 04 _Sep 17_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Continue on Shape/Compositions/Balance

 

Download template ch.8 [Here]

Download template ch.9 [Here]

 

 

◊ THU

 

Color / Color Theory

Paint vs Light

Contrast (low/hight)

Area contrast vs Background Contrast

 

Working file ch.10 [Here]

Working file Flower [Here]

 

 

 

WEEK 05 _Sep 24_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Contrast and Depth

Atmospheric Perspective

 

Download working file ch.12 [Here]

 

 

 

◊ THU

 

Value vs. Intensity

 

 

Contrast by Values

Contrast by Intensity

 

Working file ch.14 [Here]

Working file ch.15 [Here]

 

 

 

WEEK 06 _Oct 01_______________________________________________

 

 

◊ TUE

 

Complementary Color

Rhythm

 

 

Working file ch.16 [Here]

Working file ch.17 [Here]

 

Tonight, you will upload 4 files by the end of class.

 

 

◊ THU

 

Edges / Movable Edges

Compositions with circles

Invention

 

Ch.18 and Ch.19 due: By the end of class.

Ch.20 due: Before class on next Tuesday Oct. 9th.

 

Adobe Color [Link]

 

Working file ch.20 [Here]

 

Using Illustrator, create 4 different compositions / letter size / preferably in landscape orientation

Lastname_Circular_Compsition_V1_MMDDYY.jpg

 

For your 4 compositions consider:

1. Color theme

2. If the three circles are arranged in a triangle you will have a dead zone of white space in the middle.

3. All of the composition must be addressed. This does not mean everything has to be filled up. You should not be able to cut off part of the page without ruining the composition.

4. Color theme

5. Make sure there’s negative space. Consider symmetrical or non-symmetrical.

6. Avoid geometric and hierarchical arrangements. Rhythm means that things are not arranged geometrically and sequentially. That’s also the reason for the different sizes.

7. If two shapes overlap or are close together they read as one - proximity.

8. Color theme

9. This is an exercise of determining size and placement.

10. Reinforce from earlier: Don’t be afraid of going off the edge. Don’t stick images in corners.

11. Color theme

 

WEEK 07 _Oct 08_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Geometric artwork / Geometric character

 

Character Template [Here]

 

Repetition / Proportions / Shapes and the centers

 

5 sketch (pencil on paper) for your character before next class, upload to canvas.

We will use one of your sketches to develop the character (iteration) and create digital version.

 

For coloring don't forget:  Adobe Color [Link]

 

◊ THU

 

Geometric Character development

3 digital draft sketch > one will be selected to character evolution process.

 

By the end of today one file will be uploaded:

- Create a new file in Illustrator with 3 artboards / letter size / all horizontal

- Each draft sketch will be in individual artboard.

- Export the file as pdf (3 pages/artboard in one pdf file)

- Mark your selected character for next step

 

 

 

 

 

WEEK 08 _Oct 15_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Your final version of the character (Use illustrator):

- Including evolution process.

- Including color variations

 

 

(DADA - SURREALISM)

 

Photomontage

Montage/Collage

Layering/Clipping

Working file [Here]

 

Upload Mr. Dorgan to your canvas as jpg. Include your name at the bottom of the design in 12pt.

 

◊ THU

 

Collage/Montage Project

 

Document Size : Letter size Vertical or Horizontal / 150 dpi

Combine at least 4 photo/image/layer to create your surreal/dada project

 

Keep in mind:

General composition?

Color theme?

Subject matter?

Rhythm? repetition?

Using all the space? leaving some space blank?

Positive area vs. negative area?

 

Download the surreal project template. [Here] Save all the assets in a separate artboard.

 

Tips on selecting your assets------------------------

Common surrealist elements/themes:

 

Slow flying things (insects, birds, balloons, etc.)

Food

Hybrids (ordinary animals or objects spliced together)

Sensory organs (mouths, eyes, ears, fingers, noses, etc.)

Insect parts (wings, heads, legs, etc.)

Human parts (any)

Some whole animals (dogs, crabs, fish, turtles, etc.)

Astrological symbols

Cloudscapes

Vast landscapes

Golden color

Elements that have symbolic/referential meaning

Things that represent birth and death (skulls, skeletons, babies, etc.)

Things that show time (watches, clocks, calendars, sundials, etc.)

Changes in scale (giant ants, tiny elephants, etc.)

Replacements (birds in a fish tank, dogs driving cars, etc.)

Portals (doors, windows, gates, etc.)

Game pieces (chess, cards, etc.)

 

Consider using:

 

Floating objects

Bending the laws of physics

Mystical spaces

Transformed/hybrid creatures/objects

Changes of scale

Making interior into exterior

 

WEEK 09 _Oct 22_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Wrapping up the surreal image

 

Art as Poetry

Transposition and Substitution

 

Your poetic imagery

At least 8 different assets.

1/3 photos, 1/3 text, 1/3 other (vector?)

Must fuse together to make new meaning, not a pure collage poster.

Should become a scene, using elements and principles of design.

Start with an idea and expand to wider ideas.

 

Search:

Hanna Hoch Collage

Marianne Brandt Collage

Raoul Hausmann Collage

Richard Hamilton Collage

 

◊ THU

 

Brush-stroke Lines

Expressionist Influences : Photoshop practice

Download working files and brush strokes [Here]

 

Next assignment:  Art As Freedom

Gather your assets and save them as .jpg for next class.

Assets that you need: Photos / Brush strokes / abstract or lattice shape

 

 

 

WEEK 10 _Oct 29_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Bring your assets to class.

Working on "Art as Freedom" assignment

 

 

◊ THU

 

Grid, Composition; Poster

 

Working file Bob Dylan [Here]

Upload 2 design (out of 4) by the end of class.

 

 

WEEK 11 _Nov 05_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Upload 2 other design for Bob Dylan

Upload 2 design + extras for Bob Dylan

 

Illusion of Space

Perspective

 

 

◊ THU

 

Perspective in Photoshop and Illustrator

Perspective brush! [Here]

 

Perspective working files [Here]

 

 

WEEK 12 _Nov 12_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Your character in perspective

Trace and place

 

Template for ch30 [Here]

Character ideas for tracing [Here]

 

 

◊ THU

 

Type in Isometric Perspective

CL: Create 2 letters in isometric perspective

Try to add some shade to create 3D.

 

 

HM: Create a word or an acronym in Isometric perspective

Use shade to define depth and dimension.

 

 

 

WEEK 13 _Nov 19_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Creative use of Effects and Graphic Style

- Appearance panel

- Appearance attribute

- Add/edit effect

- Graphic style

- Scale stroke

 

MTN CSUN BIKE TOURS

Download working file [Here]

 

 

◊ THU

 

THANKSGIVING

 

 

WEEK 14 _Nov 26_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Portfolio Review

- Be on time.

- If you are adding any files to your portfolio (late submission or redo) they must follow the format requirement according to the brief.

 

6:00 Amuzie,Jacqueline Kelechi

6:07 Durrett,Zachary

6:14 Espada,Amy Alejandra

6:21 Espada,Mark

6:28 Estrada,Conrado

6:35 Goodwin,Dominic Antonio

6:42 Gutierrez,Axel

6:49 Huang,Yiming

6:56 Javid Yazdi,Parnian

7:03 Kassab,Mario

7:10 Kim,Young In

7:17 Knell,Garrett Holden

7:24 Kohne,Ryan Jeffrey

7:31 Leon,Janet

7:38 Lopez,Adrian

7:45 Mondragon Reyes,Diana

7:52 Moore,Devina Regina

7:59 Mulleda,Aina Charissa Lopez

8:06 Palacios,Luis Alberto

8:13 Rucker,Isaiah Matthew

8:20 Trejo,Daniela

8:27 Wen,Qiaofeng

8:34 Ybarra,Isaac michael Leon

8:41 Whoever is missing his/her spot

 

 

 

◊ THU

 

 

 

WEEK 15 _Dec 03_______________________________________________

 

◊ TUE

 

Creating Final Portfolio

 

 

InDesign

 - Defining preset vs New Document

 - Facing pages vs Non-facing page

 - Working with master page

 - Grids and Guides

 - Creating Header / Footer / Folio / Page number

 - Using Snippet

 - Importing image / working with image frame

 

Download working file Amazing Northridge [Here]

 

 

 

◊ THU

 

 Portfolio requirement

Size

Page

Content

Cover

 

 

Final Portfolio Brief [Here]

CSUN Logo for your Portfolio Cover in 3 color [Here]

Helpful Snippets for your Portfolio [Here]

 

 

 

WEEK 16 _Dec 10_FINAL WEEK______________________________________

 

◊ THU

 

12/13/18

Final portfolio Due before 8pm.

Upload your portfolio in PDF format to Canvas.

 

Exam starts at 8pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep a color wheel handy!