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Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2015 – 16 – Christmas Ad 2015

Objective:

I can use InDesign, Photoshop and the Principles of Design to create an effective advertisement for a real-world holiday attraction.

Links:

https://www.northpoleexperience.com/
https://www.thetrain.com/polar-express-5679.html
https://www.glendaleaz.com/events/glendaleglitters.cfm

Topics Discussed:
Principles of Design
“Picture in Text” using Clipping Mask from Layer technique
Photoshop Image Manipulation
Composite Image

Assignment:

  • Choose one of the holiday attractions above, and design an advertisement to promote it.
  • You will design the ad in InDesign
  • Design the advertisement using the text provided on the assignment sheet in the Student Pickup Folder.
  • After you read the text, go to the websites and read about the holiday attractions to get ideas on what to do with your advertisement design.
  • Title text must have “picture in text”. You must use Photoshop to make the “picture in text” titles usingClipping Masks.
  • Three pictures (clip art or found on the Web), combined in Photoshop to make a convincing Composite Image
  • DO NOT USE ANY OF THE IMAGES ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITES! FIND OR CREATE YOUR OWN!
  • Must demonstrate use of contrast through a dominant image
  • Use the Principles of Design (C.R.A.P.) to determine how you organize and place your graphics and text.
  • The text can use be used in any order that you think makes the most sense.
  • Ad size: 11″ x 17″
  • Limit your design to two fonts only
  • Place all pictures that you used in the design, the InDesign file and any special fonts that you downloaded into a folder with your name on it, and place the folder in folder #16 – Christmas Ad on the StudentsTempFiles server.

Assigned: November 2nd, 2015
Due Date: November 6th, 2015

Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2015 – 15 – Photoshop Practicum

Objective:
I can use Photoshop to assemble a single, convincing composite image from multiple images.


Link:

See the file entitled “PhotoshopPracticum2015.pdf” in the folder named “15 – Photoshop Practicum” in the Student Pickup Folder for detailed instructions.
 
Topics Discussed:

  • Layers
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Clipping Masks
  • Selection Tools
  • Arrange Documents
  • Composite Image
Assignment:

This is an assessment of your understanding of the Photoshop techniques we have studied over the past two weeks, as well as your ability to follow written instructions. Follow the instructions in the “PhotoshopPracticum2015.pdf” document. Save your final result to a new folder with your name on it, and place this folder in the “15 – Photoshop Practicum” folder by Friday, October 30th. Next week, we will review the techniques required to complete this assignment.
Assigned: October 28th, 2015
Due Date: October 30th, 2015