1st/2nd Semester 2006

Notebook- List of Notebook assignments and Due Dates
I will give selected Notebook assignments which tie into certain events, exhibits or photo  issues.
It is your responsibility to check the web page section for your particular class early each week and complete
assigned questions and sketchbook activities outlined for each week. These assignments are due each Monday/Tuesday at the start of your hour and should be completed outside of class time (homework!)

The computer has become an important technological tool used in nearly every facet of our society, including the visual arts. Virtually all commercial art and design careers now require some type of computer graphics experience. This course will provide important and necessary skills to students seeking careers in a variety of communication and art fields.
 Students are evaluated on project-based assignments that will emphasize the fundamentals of the elements of art, principles of design, as well as, computer graphics techniques using the software applications of Adobe PhotoShop. These assignments will revolve around communication and design themes, including topics such as logotypes, letterheads, advertising, and layout. Assignments will be structured around the basic tools and techniques provided by computer technology available.

This is the Course Outline for Computer Art at MHS. Throughout the next semester you will be introduced to a variety of new computer artists, techniques and software. Please refer back to this page throughout the semester for added links, project explanations, due dates, technique workshops, and more.

Week 1 - Digital Wizard Project

Week 2 - Digital Wizard Project

Week 3 - Typographic Design

Lesson 9 End

Read thru the packet   Once you have completed the tutorial, create an example of what you discovered in this lesson.Create your own bottle/can and creating your own label wrap it around your object. Save both to your website.

Example from Jon N

Week 4 - "Dancing with type"
Watch the movie, look at the back of the bottle tutorial. Find the dancing with type starting page in your folder. Try to complete this as best as possible.

When you are done with this tutorial, utilize the knowledge you have gained by creating your own composition that incorporates
the text on a path idea. Your picture should show a little movement, not a real stagnant picture.

Example from Josh S.

Once you have your initial composition done expand upon it by utilizing; repetition, filters, pattern and size proportion. Create a final work of art this is in the style of Andy Warhol (see examples below). Should be on a large area (at least 8x10")

Finished collage from Paul H.

Assemble all to your web! (check it out)  Creating a Digital Portfolio

Week 5 -  Advanced Photoshop tutorials
Complete at least 6 of these fantastic tutorials, retain your knowledge as you work.
When you have completed your 6, incorporate your new knowledge into one a fantastical composition.
The final composition should be at least 8x10" or larger and utilize parts or whole from your 6 different tutorials.
Tutorials listed below- (choose wisely)

Week 6 -

Advanced Photoshop tutorials
Complete at least 6 of these fantastic tutorials, retain your knowledge as you work.
When you have completed your 6, incorporate your new knowledge into one a fantastical composition.
The final composition should be at least 8x10" or larger and utilize parts or whole from your 6 different tutorials.
Tutorials listed below- (choose wisely)

Week 8 - Gibson Classic Ad Design

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Week 10 -

Week 11- Creating a Spooky House

Week 12

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Week 14

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Week 16

Week 17
 

Final Project

During this class I am allowing my Computer Graphics students to have total control over their last projects. I want each student to develop a plan/idea for each of their  projects. Projects can be created in any area you feel comfortable with or in any software you want to try to experiment with. Each of these projects should be major works and should be challenging for you. Be creative and really test yourself. I do want you to be original. Yes you might get an idea from another's' art or websites, but you must adapt your project ideas to be original.  You must fill out a project proposal form and have it approved before beginning any project.
Before you begin on your project you must complete a "Project Proposal Form", plus complete the research page over your proposed subject area. You could complete research over a particular artist, technique or software (tutorials).

CG Proposal Form

Seniors last project due by 4:00 May 14th
Underclassmen last project due by 4:00 May 21st