Banner Credit: Ethan MacDonald
Communication Technology 3045: Vector Graphics 2
Prerequisite: Comm Tech 2055 - Vector Graphics 1
Outcomes:
1. create vector images using graphic applications
1.1 set up document, considering:
1.1.1 colour mode
1.1.2 resolution
1.2 draw and transform objects by:
1.2.1 creating and applying pattern swatch
1.2.2 using macros
1.3 manage colour and transparency by:
1.3.1 re-colouring and fine tuning the work
1.3.2 exploring colour combinations using colour theory
1.3.3 using appropriate tools to create, modify, save and apply colour gradients to objects
1.4 use type tools by:
1.4.1 formatting a story
1.4.2 locating or replacing fonts inside a document
1.4.3 applying hyphenation
1.5 control effects, appearance and styles by using the colour-select tool to copy attributes between elements
1.6 build objects by:
1.6.1 creating and using a symbol
1.6.2 preparing and creating artwork by using variables
1.7 work with images by:
1.7.1 turning a bitmap image into a vector object
1.7.2 managing assets
1.8 prepare an image for print output by:
1.8.1 flattening the image
1.8.2 choosing the correct print options and creating custom print presets
1.8.3 choosing the correct .pdf presets or customizing options
1.1 set up document, considering:
1.1.1 colour mode
1.1.2 resolution
1.2 draw and transform objects by:
1.2.1 creating and applying pattern swatch
1.2.2 using macros
1.3 manage colour and transparency by:
1.3.1 re-colouring and fine tuning the work
1.3.2 exploring colour combinations using colour theory
1.3.3 using appropriate tools to create, modify, save and apply colour gradients to objects
1.4 use type tools by:
1.4.1 formatting a story
1.4.2 locating or replacing fonts inside a document
1.4.3 applying hyphenation
1.5 control effects, appearance and styles by using the colour-select tool to copy attributes between elements
1.6 build objects by:
1.6.1 creating and using a symbol
1.6.2 preparing and creating artwork by using variables
1.7 work with images by:
1.7.1 turning a bitmap image into a vector object
1.7.2 managing assets
1.8 prepare an image for print output by:
1.8.1 flattening the image
1.8.2 choosing the correct print options and creating custom print presets
1.8.3 choosing the correct .pdf presets or customizing options
High School Assessment Rubric:
Assignment 1: Logos!
I would imagine some of you have taken Brand Identity already and done this. If you have, I want you to make one for a shop/subject in Jack James. Most of the uses for vector graphics are in a website space, but some can be realized on a laser cutter, cnc wood carver.
You will need to create a logo that illustrates what you have learned about graphic design in the previous 4 years. Your design must tell the viewer something unique about yourself and your skills.
Pay special attention to file formats necessary to depict as seamless of a logo as possible.
You will need to create a logo that illustrates what you have learned about graphic design in the previous 4 years. Your design must tell the viewer something unique about yourself and your skills.
Pay special attention to file formats necessary to depict as seamless of a logo as possible.
art
digital design comm tech agriculture electrical construction autobody |
robotics
child care creative cosmotology sewing culinary gym |
english
science math social studied plp library |
Assignment 2: Website Assets - Banners
Those of you who have finished website 1 and 2 are familiar with the amount of assets a truly unique website needs. We're talking famicons, buttons, menus, banners, banners and more banners!
Craft 2 unique banners for two pages for a website, paying attention to theme. It must have a background, foreground and fit the page it will head. It must fit the dimensions of the website (1920 x 1080 or 1500 x 900 px) and have suitable colour format. For example, my home page banner was made by a student.
Craft 2 unique banners for two pages for a website, paying attention to theme. It must have a background, foreground and fit the page it will head. It must fit the dimensions of the website (1920 x 1080 or 1500 x 900 px) and have suitable colour format. For example, my home page banner was made by a student.
Credit: Hossein Faraj
Assignment 3 - Advertisement
Advertise an event. Something that is coming up in the future. It could be fictitious or real. Mr. Mac always has events he needs posters made for. Discuss it with him if need be.
Assignment 4: Free Range Learning
Again, part of this class is self directed learning. If you cant figure out how to teach yourself, everything done in this course is for nothing. I want you to find a tutorial that you think is cool and follow it.
Here is a great list of projects you could choose.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK_yl_amQBhHdUYOMCqXSyqdq7gywphVW
Here is a great list of projects you could choose.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK_yl_amQBhHdUYOMCqXSyqdq7gywphVW
Assignment 5: Comic Strip
Make me laugh! Or cry, whatever man, I'm not the boss of you. But if you could make me feel something in this cold dead heart of mine I would be grateful.
You must have a minimum 3 panels and use everything you have learned to this point. I want something clean and professional.
You must have a minimum 3 panels and use everything you have learned to this point. I want something clean and professional.