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Exercise 10 - Photomask

Exercise 10 Due October 24
50 Points

Class,

Before

After

You will learn about "Clipping Masks".  Masks are a way that we can change an image without destroying the original image.

Go to the Shared Folder (Graphic Design > Exercise 10) to see the instructional powerpoint.

If you want additional instructional help from Adobe, visit http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/masking-layers.html to see more details.  

Turn in one file to Mr. Komar Dropbox as:

period#_lastname_firstname_10x

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FOR EXTRA CREDIT:

MAKE A TEXT CLIPPING MASK BY FOLLOWING THE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS HERE.

Turn in this file to the Dropbox as:

period#_lastname_firstname_10xec

Exercise 9 - Photoshop animation

Click on the graphic to watch the Beatles come to life!!!   Ooooh AAAAhhhh  Rock out!

Exercise 9 Due 10/21
100 Points

So you want to make your graphics move?

Now you can use Photoshop to make your graphics "animated" just like you see on the web.

I am looking for an animation that is not too complicated but has a simple and clear design.  At least two objects must move in your animation.  Have fun with it!

You can follow the step by step instructions found HERE.

Save your file to the drop box with the following name:

period#_lastname_firstname_9x

CAUTION!!!

If you want your graphic to ROTATE then you cannot use the above procedure!

You have to make layers, one layer at a time with a small change in each layer.  Then click on the upper right corner of the "Animation" box and you can "Make Frames from Layers..."

Exercise 8 - Photoshop: Redesign History

Welcome back class,

We begin the 2nd Quarter with Adobe Photoshop.  After this we will work with some photography to incorporate Raster Images.

Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard image editing software, used worldwide by professional photographers, amateur photographers, and designers who want to perfect their digital images.  

Exercise 8 Due October 17
100 Points

The idea is to change history. Alter an instantly recognizable photograph so that the context has been significantly changed. The appearance of the original photograph must remain intact. The new situation must still look believable.

 *DISCLAIMER* This project is not intended to make light of some very serious and often tragic situations. Rather, it is an effort to teach Photoshop skills in a manner which turns tragedy into creativity. The idea is to change the historical context of very famous photographs.

You will learn how to use the 3 most common selection tools, copy, paste, how to edit a pasted object and make the picture look like it was there in the first place.

1: Choose 10 different photos and change the context of the photo using photoshop.  

You will find the photos to use in the Mr. Komar Shared Folder under Graphic Design > Exercise 8 - History Photos.  

For one of the photos, you may choose a site from around the world and put yourself there.

Follow my step by step instructions in the initial presentation to get started.  You will find the presentation in the same folder.  

2: Make sure the photo still has its realistic look to it

3: You will have to turn in all 10 files with names like below:
1_lastname_firstname_8x1
1_lastname_firstname_8x2
1_lastname_firstname_8x3 (until you get to file #10)

I used to have students turn in a folder but we can no longer do that because of permissions and Apple security designs.

Exercise 7 - Package Design

Due October 1

100 Points

Class,
Today you will begin to do package design.  Use Adobe Illustrator (and Photoshop if needed) to design a package using the logo you created in the last exercise.

You will learn about Text Wrapping around an object and typing in a shape.

Requirements:
1.  Use one of the following 4 templates.
       template 1
       template 2
       template 3
       template 4
2.  Use Adobe Illustrator and design a package for your company.
3.  Use the logo you made for Exercise 6.
Package must use creatve color, fonts and information to be able to tell what it is.
5.  Save file as period#_lastname_firstname_7x.ai to the Mr. Komar Drop Box.
6.  Due October 1

See more package design awards at http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2012/6/25/the-dieline-awards-2012-winners.html

Summary for 9/19 to 9/25

Hello.  Your teacher was out ill on Friday.  On Tuesday and Thursday I have CTE training I have to attend.

On Friday I asked you to work on Garageband.  Oops.  Turns out that it was not part of the standard install.  I took that exercise out.

For Tuesday and Thursday, I want you to first go to Exercise 5 and take the "quiz" trying to find information about graphic design and intern architect salaries.  

When you are done with the "quiz", I want you to start making your own logo.  Use the presentation provided to think about your logo design.  Come up with a fake company or use yourself as a company.  DO NOT COPY OTHER LOGOS.  I know you can draw, I want to see you start to design.  See the assignment for more direction.

You can always email me with questions.

See you next Friday!

Paul

Exercise 6 - Logo Design

Today a client has called in to ask you to design a logo for their business.

You need to design a logo, a business card and letter head.

1.  You will review a presentation on the overview of logos and logo design.

2.  Pick a business from below or think of your own (you could even do one for yourself as a graphic design company).

3.  On an 8.5" x 11" paper, you will then HAND DRAW 3 versions of the logo you imagine for the business.  I will not grade any of your work until I first grade the hand drawing.  Remember to put your name and grade number on the sheet.

4.  Download the Adobe Illustrator template to put your logo, business card and a letter head.

You must draw everything.  If you use a photo you need to trace over it.

5.  Turn in the file as period#_lastname_firstname_6x

You are being graded on creativity, attention to detail, originality, Adobe Illustration drawing skill and being able to explain some kind of connection between your logo and the business.

Due September 23, 

25 points: Hand drawing

75 points: Adobe file (Turn in as period#_lastname_firstname_6x)

Potential Client List:  Choose one of the below companies, or come up with your own.

1.  Maine Spray Paint Company:  A company making specialty spray paints that are geared for the urban market (for self proclaimed street artists).

2.  Im Board:  A surf board company out of Hermosa Beach, California.  They were started by a girl surfer who wants to make surf boards and equipment for the female market.

3.  Oro's Gym:  A gym that has a reclaimed building from the barrio in South Tucson and wants a logo they can use to grow the company.

4.  Badger Coffe House:  An alumni group wants to set up a professional coffee house just down the street from Tucson High School and want to use THS mascot for their shop.

5.  Tohono O'Odham Solar:  A start up company that wants to put solar panels on the tops of the big stores and malls in Tucson to help offset power usage, and save those companies money.