Technology for Artists

Project Scopes
Part 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wkwpntvyU4
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFS1dgZt4JQ
Another tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a2OJYLse5k
SET UP DROPBOX
INTRO TO ILLUSTRATOR
Adobe Illustrator For Beginners
Links for Tutorials
Pen Tool
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVIUwnyivpg
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSdov7nVYdo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw2qUdfvbEQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93bP0-fZnZA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc5gzmXayi0&feature=related
Sports Font Logo Exercise http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=EhfHEpar_3Y&feature=related

PERSONAL SYMBOL
Activity Steps:
Artists use symbols to express their ideas about the world. In this activity you will
identify some of your own personal symbols.
1. Brainstorm:
With a partner or classmates, brainstorm: What is a symbol? What are some
symbols that have personal meaning? Symbols with public meaning?
2. Find meaningful objects:
Next, select three objects that symbolize different aspects of your personality
(where you come from, cultural background, beliefs, personal qualities, etc.).
3. Discuss:
Think about how they represent who you are.
4. Draw:
Arrange the objects in an informal still-life composition. Simplify the objects
into line drawings and then better yet icons. Combine the different object or
dissect them in a way that is pleasing to the eye and representative of you.
5. Exchange:
Trade drawings with a classmate and examine your partner's drawing carefully.
Are you surprised by any of the symbols in the sketch? What did you learn about
your classmate that you didn't know before? What suggestions would you make
to your group or partner? What did you see in your partners drawings do you
think would be of use in your own symbols or drawings?
6. Reflect: In your journal, reflect on how the objects you chose symbolize
something about you. How can symbols be used to express revolutionary ideas?
7. Combine the information about yourself that you have collected and reflected
on into one all-encompassing symbol that reflects you as an individual but in a
way as to universally understood by others.
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC1Fzn0kStI&feature=related
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_304524&src_vid=zC1Fzn0kStI&v=ngs23tO
O-j0

Creating a Personal Beer or Coffee Logo

Links for Tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAuFFW9Hk-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJeoZ2-eoQ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrYv31kh-7o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJeoZ2-eoQ8

POWERHOUSE LOGO TUTORIAL (EXERCISE)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrYv31kh-7o

Manipulating Photos
Links for Tutorials:
Refine Edge Tool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI-9Mr7cLBY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lDr2Nd8Yl4
Double Exposure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRScatYWYyQ
Batch Command
https://vimeo.com/63560497
Typography Self Portrait
We will create 2 Typographic Self Portraits; One in B&W and the Second in Color.
Check out this website for examples of Typographic Self Portraits:
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/28-excellent-examples-of-typography-portraits/
Project by Esen Karol, Mimar Sinan University
Represented in Design for Communication, Elizabeth Resnick
Assignment Brief:
Create a self-portrait using letterforms.
Use letters to illustrate your face. Consider the character of the letters and their
relationship to the physical appearance of that which is represented (your physical
appearance, soft vs. hard angles, textures, etc.). Consider also the relationship between
the characteristics of the letterforms and your identity, your personality, your persona.
Consider the entire composition of the page. Use size and pattern to create value.

Constraints: The design must use only black letters on a white background. Letters
may be scaled up and down but must retain their relative proportions. Letters may not
be manipulated or deformed.

Links for Tutorials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1mZy6HX6Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rTR5fDeRHpA&list=PLn4NqVbBSTgY_jN26rLYtcNNnm8hj6Kuc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhnvkE12uDg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE6evdrHAnE&feature=related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj_iwNgv8aQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqCmlp7a8LE

PHOTOSHOP
Blending Foreground with Background Images
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=creV_oVjwsc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l9lNB1ChKY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33tz2Xszil0#t=754.000702638

In Design
How To Get Started With Adobe InDesign CC - 10 Things Beginners Want To
Know How To Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzE6nZofaI0
Setting measurements system
1 Create a new Document
2 Place an Image
3 Set up Workspace
Mini Bridge

4 Edit Images
5 Add Text
6 Formatting Text
Adding Color, (Create a Swatch)
7 Creating Style Sheets,
8 Text Wrap
9 Pages Panel
10 Export

One Sheet
Create a One Sheet using In Design that represents you as an artist. Dimensions
should be no larger than 8.5x11 Vertical or Horizontal accepted.

Use of Typeface, color and layout should be cohesive and compatible with your
Stationary, Business Card and Envelopes. You are creating an Identity that will
define you and reflect you stylistically.

Stationary, Business Cards and Envelope

Create each of these items in In Design and then create a presentation utilizing
each in a single image layout, see example below.

This presentation can be made using InDesign, Photoshop and/or Illustrator and
then share as a PDF File. So please share original presentation file and PDF file
with me.
Examples: