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Artwork for the 54th Grammy Awards

2/13/2017

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http://www.thefifthorder.net/the-artwork-of-the-54th-annual-grammy-awards/
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Final Exam

5/24/2016

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Click here for the final exam
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The Basics of Typography

2/1/2016

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Read this article about typography here.

​Then, answer the following questions using Google Docs. Print it out and place on my desk for credit.

  1. Define typography
  2. Explain the difference between typefaces and a font?
  3. What is Baseline?
  4. Define leading
  5. What happens if leading is decreased?
  6. Increasing leading can...
  7. Define Tracking
  8. Define Kerning
  9. List the types of Alignment are discussed in the article
  10. List the most common typefaces classifications in the article
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Out Today

1/22/2016

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Hi Everyone,
I'm going to be out today. Please work on the following:

Assignment 1 
Vormator Illustration Design 
DUE Jan 22

Graphic Design Critique 1 Writing Assignment DUE Jan 22
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What is Graphic Design? 

1/12/2016

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Elements and principles in graphics design from grimsbyboy
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DIRECTIONS
After reading and viewing the presentation above and observing the examples of Elements and Principles that focus on graphic design, find examples of these online.

When searching for these on Google Images or Flickr put in things like Graphic Design, Graphic Design Elements Principles, Poster Examples, Logo examples, advertisements, typography ads, posters, brochures, or the specific Element or Principle, i.e. Graphic Design Line Examples, Graphic Design Shape Examples.

Look for GOOD examples of these Elements and Principles in GRAPHIC DESIGN works, NOT Fine Art (drawings, paintings, photographs, etc.)
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Here is a link that gives definitions and examples to help you as well. Again LOOK at the examples of GRAPHIC DESIGN!
http://nhsdesigns.com/graphic/principles/index.php

Here is another page with examples and descriptions of the
Elements & Principles of Graphic Design


Save these images to your computer and name them as...
  1. Line
  2. Shape
  3. Texture
  4. Size
  5. Value
  6. Emphasis
  7. Balance
  8. Contrast
  9. Rhythm
  10. Unity

Click on the image below to Download this PowerPoint template to your computer.

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Click to Download this to your computer.
Type your name on the first slide

Answer the questions on slide 2 from the reading on Graphic design you did at the start of this project.

On the remaining 9 slides add the name of Element or Principle, place the GOOD example of the Elements and Principles in GRAPHIC DESIGN you saved AND WRITE WHERE IN THE WORK YOU SEE THIS ELEMENT OR PRINCIPLE!

Save this into the correct folder for grading V: drive > Computer Art 2 >
Your Class Period > 00_Elements & Principles of Graphic Design  
WORTH 50 pts.
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Final Exam Study Guide

5/14/2015

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Hello everyone,
Click on the link to complete the Final Exam Study Guide



Please use the class website to find answers.
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adobe  indesign  cs6

4/15/2015

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Directions
Please read over the paragraph below, watch the short video (1:30) and look at the image gallery at the bottom.

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software application produced by Adobe Systems. It can be used to create works such as posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers and books. InDesign can also publish content suitable for tablet devices in conjunction with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. Graphic designers and production artists are the principal users, creating and laying out periodical publications, posters, and print media. It also supports export to EPUB and SWF formats to create e-books and digital publications, including digital magazines, and content suitable for consumption on tablet computers. 
If the video does not play on this page click this link below:
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-indesign-cs6/what-is-indesign-cs6/


adobe  indesign   is  used  to  create  work  like...

click  here  to  view  new  project  using  adobe  indesign 

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Geometric  designs

4/13/2015

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Please begin to work on the following project - Geometric Designs if you have completed the Branding Design project.
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Logo  design  process  walkthrough

3/24/2015

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Take a look at this tutorial on the step by step process of creating a logo.
http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/tutorials/logo-design-process-and-walkthrough-for-vivid-ways
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Logo inspiration

3/13/2015

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Click to download the assignment below. Follow directions and complete.
logoinspirationassignment.docx
File Size: 25 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

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The  Art  of  logo  design

3/12/2015

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Watch the video below and answer the questions in the COMMENTS.
(Project Worth 25pts.)
  1. What is a Logo?
  2. How far back were the beginnings of logos? What were they?
  3. What did the origins of logos represent?
  4. Name three things a GREAT logo has?
  5. Name three  logos created by Gerard Huerta?
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Logo  Design  basics

3/12/2015

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Please click and download the PDF file and read it over.

Answer the following questions in the COMMENTS section below. You DON'T have to print anything.

(Project Worth 35pts.)
  1. What does a logo represent?
  2. Good logos should be effective at?
  3. A logo should be effective in?
  4. Logos can be?
  5. Fonts and color in logo design can?
  6. Please list 4 steps of the logo design process.
  7. What are the 4 points under Research and Brainstorm?
logo-design_basics.pdf
File Size: 12580 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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more  lighting  effects,  brushes, glow  tutorials

1/20/2015

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The Universal Arts of Graphic Design? 

1/9/2015

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Watch the video and answer these 5 questions by using the in a Google Doc. Print it out and place in the class basket on my desk.
  1. Describe what is graphic design?
  2. What does Debbie Millman say ultimately graphic design needs to do?
  3. How does a package designer need to think when developing a package design?
  4. What does Environmental graphics and signage involve?
  5. What do they need to be aware of when designing something?
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Final  Exam

5/27/2014

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Final Exam Review

5/23/2014

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Read over the following material to study for the final exam. The exam will be this coming Tuesday.
  • Elements and Principles
  • Graphic Design
  • Page Layout
  • Digital Imaging
  • Photo Manipulation Illustration
  • Awareness Poster
  • Typography
  • Print Advertisement
  • Logo Design
  • Motion Graphics Design. What is it?
  • CA2 Semester 1 Quiz
  • Black Square Problem
  • Color Theory
  • Weather GRID

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OUT  TODAY - Wednesday 5 - 21

5/21/2014

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I'm out today guys. Please make sure to render out your Motion Graphics Project to the desktop and then upload that file to YouTube.

See the Video below to complete these steps:

Then, begin or continue the last project - Online Portfolio Website
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Animating  with  animation  presets

5/14/2014

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Take a look at how to add animation presets to different layers (images, text, etc.) in After Effects
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-after-effects-cs5/gs06-animating-with-animation-presets/
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AE  Exercise  - Part 2

5/9/2014

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Complete the exercise by watching the video below
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AE  Exercise  -  Part  1

5/8/2014

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Complete this After Effects exercise exactly. Save this AE file to your Z: drive when you complete this first part.

Tomorrow the remaining 2-3 seconds and rendering it out to a finished movie will be done in Part 2!
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After  effects  training

5/6/2014

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In order to learn the basics of how to use After Effects for our next project please take a look at the following videos:

http://www.videocopilot.net/basic/


The files used in the videos are located on the graphics drive in a folder called bt_footage if you want to open them and try to follow along.
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Motion Graphics Design. What is it?

5/5/2014

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Watch this video below about Motion Graphics Design


Re-Watch the video and ANSWER the questions that follow in Word, Print out and turn into class basket.
  1. Motion Design, or Motion Graphics can be defined as...
  2. Name 6 ways or elements that can be incorporated and used in Motion Graphics?
  3. Where is the boundary between animated film and Motion Design?
  4. When did Motion Design begin?
  5. Name three designers after the 1950's that helped bring Motion Graphics to great heights?
  6. When did television begin animating its logos and titles?
  7. What has helped this art form explode in the last 15 years?
  8. List the 6 different places that Motion Graphics Design is present today?
Next...
Go to any of the following sites and find 2 examples of Motion Graphics you think are very well done.

Take your time and watch these.

Copy the website links to these 2 videos, and paste them on the page after you answer the questions above.

http://www.artofthetitle.com/
http://prologue.com
http://loyalkaspar.com/
http://www.imaginaryforces.com/featured-work/
http://mk12.com/MKXII/
http://motionspire.com/

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Adobe  After  effects

5/3/2014

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What is After Effects?
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Thu, Apr 24, 2014

4/24/2014

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Hey guys,

Please continue working on the portfolio book project. See you on Monday.

Thanks

Mr. Brady

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t-shirt  mock  up  design

4/7/2014

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Open up your logo in Illustrator > select it wit the Selection (Black Arrow) tool > Edit menu to Copy

Open Photoshop and open the T-shirt Mock up.psd file. The T-shirt mock up file is located on the V: drive > Computer Art 2 folder.

Watch the Video below to see the process of completing this part of the Branding Project.
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