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=Thursday May 26th= I would like for you to check out the following Wiki and look at the student work: http://bcluw3d.wikispaces.com/ After viewing the projects/photos please describe on the MAY DISCUSSION page with an assignment from this year that you could have used this format for. THEN give an example of something fun you COULD depict using this software. It's free, btw. Hope you can try it this summer! = = =MONDAY MAY 17...= Here you go. Close your eyes. POOF! You have just graduated from college and are looking for a job. I found this company to aide you in your endeavors: http://www.gaes.com/gaes.com/Home.html http://www.gaes.com/gaes.com/Our_Candidates.html http://www.gaes.com/gaes.com/Current_Job_Openings.html or http://www.jobrapido.com/?q=logo%20design%20midwestern%20united%20states

So...you are going to investigate the site and then choose a job from the current listings. =**First create a resume in pages.**= =Then, write a cover letter.= =**Last**, look through online graphic design portfolios and decide what you have done this year that would= ="fit" into a portfolio of your work that would work for the position you are applying for, and create a slideshow in either pages or iPhoto of AT LEAST 10 of your works from the year and burn it to DVD. DUE TUESDAY MAY 24th NO LATER! You must print the resume and cover letter and burn the DVD to receive credit!= = = =Monday May 9th!= We are going to design letterhead for Miss Johnston! There will be a prize for the best designed and printed work...pop or candy (your choice). : ) Think about the LOGO contest...what do you need to include in letterhead? [] You may want to briefly interview Miss J...she has prep 8th hour!

= = =Check This Website out for some good inspiration/ideas; http://conceptartworld.com/= =-Logan= = = =In Adobe Illustrator:= Choose a word that has a texture like FUR Using Clipping Mask write the word with the texture of the word inside (much like Brandon's fire/name he took to the Art Show http://gthsart.wikispaces.com/Brandon+P+Gr+Dsn). If you need to see a tutorial go to: [] []

Here are a few words you can try: Bubbles Wood Granite Marble fishnet Gator Rope = = = = =Wednesday April 27th= [] Is a site that explains how to create a logo in 5 steps.

This week we will be designing a logo for a Christian School. Their mascot is the eagle (I found the one above). Their colors are maroon and gold, not "yellow". The name of the school is "Hilltop Christian School" The school, being private, does not receive State or Federal funding. They don't buy new uniforms or get a school t-shirt with a sport on it each season.

It is quite possible, that you could come up with a design that will be reproduced on shirts, signage, brochures, etc. Please understand that I am trying to provide you with "real world" experiences to prepare you for your post-secondary "life". Even if you don't go on to be a graphic designer, or another art related field, the skill sets learned in this exercise can be applied to any job you may have in the future. = = =--April 19-21st, 2011= =Ok. These last 2 days...create from an egg photo, a funky, fun, creepy, adorable, cute, or another adjective Easter egg. If you need inspiration, Google images has plenty. Try creepy Easter egg, etc. as your search. Good LUCK! I think there will be a prize for the best egg!= (PS. Be good for Mrs. T, I'll be back tomorrow!) = = = Congrats Tanner, I knew they would like your yearbook cover! = To the rest of you...don't be discouraged. They just don't understand the process! I was/am very proud of all your work!

AND...I WILL BE TURNING IN D'S AND F'S ON MONDAY, SO GET YOUR WORK POSTED TODAY!

=//**Monday April 4**//=

==//**(When designing think about these objectives found on another GDsn teacher's site: [] Also, don't forget about the Elements of Art and Principles of Design! []**//==

**//and put your name below your design. Good luck!//**
=//**Monday March 28, 2011**//= =New Assignment: Applying textures to uneven surfaces.= Cool stuff, kinda reminds me of characters from a Star Trek episode or one of the "nasties" in Lord of the Rings... [] You may use a photo of yourself or one of someone else you know, preferably not a copywritten image, thanks. Follow the tutorial (scroll down on the page) and work as you go...that seems to work best! =DUE Friday April 1st! (to receive credit, this must either be uploaded to your page or printed and turned into Mrs. F! thanks!)=

= = =Fourth Quarter! This assignment is due on Monday 28th.= For those of you who are "serious" about moving on in the Art field (and for the rest of you because it's a good thing to learn):

http://www.online.tusc.k12.al.us/tutorials/grdesign/grdesign.htm (you have to copy and paste this into a new window/tab for it to work) The website above is a great one for information to aid in your Graphic Design endeavors. Choose one of the Design Principles to "represent" in a work (as you did last week with balance), except for balance...sometimes if you Google things like emphasis+Graphic Design (try the web first, then images for examples). Be sure and label your work...so I can be sure of what your are attempting. There are also examples on the posters that are up on the wall in my room. If you finish...do ANOTHER Principle, please.

New Assignment for March 14: DUE THURSDAY MARCH 17th.
Design Principle Assignment: BALANCE The following site has an adequate description and definition of Balance, one of the Design Principles. [] Create a design that shows each type of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

So. There will be 3 separate images uploaded w/labels so I know you understand each type.

New Assignment for March 7th: Bad Hair Day! Due Thursday March 10th.
For this "bad hair day" assignment, draw either a lady's or a man's face in Photoshop or use a photo of yourself. Add hair, using your own name...requirements for this lesson include drawing a minimum of 5 different values, and 5 different fonts. You may use color if you wish, but black and white is fine. For inspiration here are 2 drawn examples:  Save as a jpg and upload to your page!

The following assignment will be due on Wednesday March 2nd!
= **Under the discussions tab, copy and paste this list and then next to the person's name, explain their contribution to the graphic design field:** = //**Saul Bass**// //**Paul Rand**// //**James Montgomery Flagg**// //**Stanley Morison**// //**Alfred Leete**// //**Max Miedinger**// //**Douglas Engelbart**// //**Paul Brainerd**// //**Tim Berners-Lee**//

= There will be assignments you may choose from at the right under = = "A Assignments for Feb. 24, 25, 28th and March 1st"...Please make = sure you read them and understand what you need to do! Mrs. F

Due Wednesday FEB. 23rd!
Here's a really cool and rather unusual new Typography assignment that I think you will like. Please use your initials to create/mimic what you see in this example Try using a really wild font from dafont or freefonts. []

=**THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE POSTED BY the end of the day NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!**=

Monday January 31st!
THIS assignment is not an option. It must be completed within the timeframe given. I will be presenting this with Miss Johnston as my peer observer today.

**This assignment is going to be called "Careers in Graphic Design". We will be using the following website to aid us in our process:**

 * []**


 * First brainstorm/list jobs in the graphic design field that you might like to hold (at least 10) on the discussion page (click the tab above and go to the discussion).**


 * Next, explain why you think 3 of those you have chosen would be a good fit for you.**


 * Then summarize briefly the 3 careers you would like to explore/that are most interesting to you.**


 * What kind of "tools" would you need to do each job?**


 * What kind of education would you have to get?**


 * Compare the 3 jobs to each other. How are they alike? How are they different?**


 * Predict which job you would be good at?**


 * Explain why?**
 * Last research that job...How much $$ would you make? What might your day entail? Where would you go to school to obtain the necessary education? Where would you have to live?**
 * Who would you be working with? Would you have to hire/train/supervise others?**


 * Please use correct grammar and spelling, complete sentences and paragraphs. (a paragraph is at least 5 sentences long, by the way...)**


 * Thanks! I'm anxious to see what you all come up with!**


 * Mrs. F**

It will teach you also about using the color balance and adjustments, which could come in handy. : )
Go to: []

Here's a photo you can use, or you can find your own...



=This project will be due MONDAY FEBRUARY 1st!=

If you need to learn about the symbols panel click below:
[] I was trying to use the spray can behind a logo in draw behind and it wouldn't allow me to. It just kept saying I had to select a symbol from the symbols panel! ugh.

Lesson: Using the Puppet Warp Tool
Please watch the following video:

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Now...here's what you're going to do. Draw a "character" (or characters) in Photoshop and color it in. (example: Tanner's turtle) Create a "slide show" (at least 5 panels) cartoon by making your character move/talk. Save each slide as a jpg in iPhoto. Create a "movie" in iMovie using your character. Add voice over and music (noncopywritten--you may also create your own). Burn your movie to DVD. =**Due January 24th!**= - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Lesson: Content Aware Feature
Please watch the following video:

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Find a photograph with "flaws" (I have plenty if you don't have one.). Use the Content Aware feature in PS5 to "correct" the photo. Upload it to your page. =**Due January 26th!**=

Ok. Here's your chance for the best grade possible!
Post daily, your accomplishments in class! Teach everyone new tips/tricks for extra credit! Do assignments in class and post them ON TIME! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

New assignments: Last semester you may have created yourself as a Superhero. Now take that a step further and create that image as a coloring page! Use the following Tutorial to help you: []
 * 1) 1 **DUE Friday January 7th before the end of class**. (Load it to your page, please!)

Last semester you created a logo...now use "Draw Inside" to add to that design Use the following Tutorial to help you: []
 * 1) 2 **Due Friday January 14th before the end of clas**s. (Load it to your page, please!)

On Tuesday January 11th I willl be introducing a lesson you need to be in class for! We will have a guest, too...Please keep this in mind and be prepared like a good Graphic Design "Scout". : )

Today, if you are not already started on something else try these tutorials:
If it won't open on your laptops take your laptop over by the classroom computers or use the classroom laptop next to your own to watch while you work. Cool in Photoshop: []

Vector Ribbon in Adobe Illustrator: []

Vector Heart in AI: [] Both of the above are in CS3 so you may have to look for the tools, but I am pretty sure it's doable/adaptable.

If you haven't looked at the top 5 (listed at right) look at them and then try one!

Here's something else that is interesting: [] The above link has links to explore careers in Graphic Design with job descriptions, which include information such as daily activities, skill requirements, salary and training required. To learn more about Graphic Design and Graphic Communications Industry, follow the related links below the career descriptions section. Check them out.

**Friday November 19th**
**Be sure to finish your yearbook cover design by MONDAY November 22nd at the end of the hour!** **Save it as a jpeg and post it to your page!** **Hopefully you are all posting your daily accomplishments. I need to emphasize again that it is** **worth 15 pts daily and you must post yourself on your page's discussion tab to receive credit for that day.** **One week's worth of points can ultimately have you at a failing grade, especially if you are not someone who** **is constantly and consistently uploading your assignments for them to be graded.**

**Please do the A I (Adobe Illustrator) assignments 1-3 to acquaint yourself with that program as soon** **as possible, as we will be using it more when you return from Christmas break.**

**As always...if you are doing the right thing, at the right time with the right people, you won't have issues...so stay on task. If you find that you have nothing to do you may always draw.**

**Thanks!** **Mrs. F**

**Thursday November 11th**
==So far I am very impressed with the yearbook covers you are designing and the extras you are creating...just don't forget to post your work and what you accomplish each day. Also, if you do something cool could you copy and paste the tutorial link under your work or in your discussion, please? That way we can all benefit.==

So far Nate, Tanner and Zack all have their Yearbook covers done. Check their pages to see them. Pretty darn cool.
==[] is a link to a tutorial on Perspective drawing that is pretty cool. You could design "Farnumville" or "Tannerland". Or how about some street graffiti: []==

**Monday October 25th**
**found this for you to try...[] Yes, it's an origami pumpkin. Use orange typing paper--** **I have a serious question for who ever is up for a challenge.** **On friday I obtained a brochure for a new chiropractor from Estherville,** **that needs some tweaking... If you are interested in redesigning it,** **it could be worth about 3 different grades, as her logo could be** **spruced up and you could create a companion business card and** **stationery as well! Let me know if you are up for a challenge like that! Who knows** **she might "make it worth your while". : )** **As always, make sure you are posting your completed jpgs of assignments and**  **posting daily, your accomplishments during class. 15x5=75pts. Yes, it matters!**

**Found a site today that might interest you...**
==[] Yes, I know it's Photoshop, but you know I love photography AND you can bridge your photos to Illustrator and use them in other designs so...vwalla! Another cool place to learn some effects and get some inspiration!==

If you don't already have the art sites you need in your bookmarks bar it's easy to do...please ask, and I'll show you! : )
(I found the following tutorial site we can go to... [] It's called Adobe Illustrator Basic-Program direction and tutorial). == Saturday morning I added 3 new lessons to the Graphic Design Wiki using Adobe Illustrator (A I Assignments 1, 2 & 3). Please do them in **// [|succession], that means 1 first, then 2...etc.//** == ==**//Here's the thing, folks...You can't learn something if you don't even try. Yes, AI is a lot different than Photoshop,//** == ==**//but I am confident that we will all catch on quickly if we just make a concerted effort!//** == ==**//If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! You need to be able to read and follow directions. You must pay//** == ==**//attention and follow them closely, or it may not work. Giving up is not an option here...Keep trying!//** == == Students need to remember to post daily. It's very simple and only takes a minute of your time. This could show others how dilligent and hardworking you are...or NOT. Please. Post daily! Thanks! Mrs. F ==

**That is very disappointing.**
= Thursday October 5, 2010 = = I am now going to increase the daily pts to 15. 5pts for the post and 10pts for on task behaviors. I apologize to the students who are consistently on task and doing quality work. It's time for some of you to "be the Right Knight". DF =

Monday October 4, 2010 ** Please don't forget to login daily and post what you accomplished for me during classtime! Some of you are missing out on 10 pts daily! It adds up...I suggest you just login when you come to class and type it in before the bell rings each day. Thanks! ** ** Maybe, if everyone can work daily, without me having to prompt them, I can "remove" the requirement next semester. **

Thursday September 30,2010
==Ok. I have a plan. When you can't save something as a jpg, like in Pages...I think you can take a screen shot, save that and upload it. I am only grading what I see online right now, as my gradebook was blank when I went in to reenter new grades/grading scale this week! So...if you have an assignment not posted, please let me know. Also, don't forget to post daily. That 50pts weekly is going to add up!==

thanks! Mrs. F

Please don't forget to post your daily accomplishments!
I posted some new assignments to try: Create a LOGO The LOVE Bug Returns! & Design With Type I'm pretty sure there is something there for everyone...but if not and you have an idea, see me and we'll add it together. : )

Have a GREAT Homecoming week! Mrs. F

Friday September 24th! Hello everyone!
Just a note: I like all the EXTRA activities you are doing...and while that's fine for your own time, you still need to be completing assignments I have posted and uploading the jpgs. Here's why: You don't go to math class and complete whatever you wish. It's the same way here. This is practice for the real world. When you graduate from college (because you are all very talented intelligent people and I know you will), you will, in your job be given tasks to complete. Now, you may not like or enjoy every task you are given and you may not totally agree what is being asked of you, but completing those tasks in a timely fashion and doing them well, means that you will continue to have a paycheck! Speaking of college, it's the same thing. You will be given assignments and projects to do there too. I love the creativity you are showing in all your work! Keep posting the EXTRAS as they are cool...just don't forget what I expect you to do! Have a great weekend!

Mrs. F

__//for the day(s) you are/will be missing.//__

 * Dear Students,**
 * By now you should have completed 3 or more projects for this class, if not, or if they are**
 * not quality work, you should maybe consider doing some work outside of classtime!**
 * You know that I want you to actually learn and I am distressed by off task behaviors.**
 * Please be the "Right Knight" and work dilligently to achieve the highest grade possible.**


 * Thanks!**
 * Mrs. F**


 * Tuesday September 14th**
 * All students need to make sure they are uploading work to their pages.**
 * This will be required in order to receive a grade! This will also show the level of effort toward**
 * completing work in this class...can you tell who is gone a lot or who doesn't work a lot?**
 * I can. You know what to do...**
 * If you want CS5 Trial on your computer and haven't gotten it downloaded yet please see Mrs. Alesch.**
 * For some odd reason it is not working when I try and install it. Thanks!**
 * We do have 3 desktop and one laptop with CS2 that you may use...you can then just upload your project**
 * from that computer to your page. You may also print them to the library if you wish.**

Tuesday September 7th A word about this class...many of you are not staying on task and I am a bit frustrated by this. Quality, not quantity...however some of you think you can get by with nothing. Nothing gives you just that. Nothing. F. Fail. If I need to continually remind you to work, or if you are consistently distracted by having "other" things open on your computers it is GOING TO EFFECT YOUR GRADE! Keep in mind that I am watching... If necessary I will add an on task daily grade, but I REALLY don't want to do that and there is PLENTY to keep you busy on this site! If you need more information, an example or ideas just ask. It's that simple.

A word about grades. I will be posting more about this in the future, but wanted to say something sort of "up front". I want you to learn. I want you to grow as a designer/artist. You cannot do that unless you are busy! (obviously) Your grades will reflect how much you work at that process. It's not just about the product in my class. The fact is I care a lot about you taking as much knowledge away from my classes as is possible. Also...if you find something you think is of value and want to share it with us, post it to your page or add a new one! Thanks! Mrs. F