Tag Archives: Spring 2021

Computer Graphic Design

VECTOR GRAPHICS ONLINE – INTRODUCTION TO VECTR

Welcome to Vectr!

Vectr is a free graphics software used to create vector graphics easily and intuitively. It’s a simple yet powerful web and desktop cross-platform tool to bring your designs into reality. Today we are going to get started with Vectr by completing a few online tutorials.

We are also going to explore color theory, symbolism and expressive typography in the weeks to come, so prepare yourself with the following week’s exercises!

Let’s get started by exploring the Vectr workspace, and learning about some of the tools, palettes and control panels that are unique to creating art in the Vectr software

Objective:

I can learn to use the tools in the online Vectr application by completing interactive tutorials so I can effectively apply the tools to the creation of new and original digital graphics.

Link:

Vectr – Free Online Vector Graphics Software

Topics Discussed:

  • Starting a new document in Vectr
  • Interactive Tutorials
  • Getting Started
  • Selections
  • Images
  • Filters
  • Gradient
  • Paths
  • Workspace Tools
  • Layers

Assignment:

  • Visit Vectr.com to launch the free online vector graphics application. Click the “Use Online” button to begin.
  • Watch the opening video and click Next to advance to the interactive tutorial
  • Follow along with the interactive tutorial.
  • When the tutorial is finished, click “More Lessons”.
  • Complete as many of the Lessons as you can in the next couple of days.
  • You may complete the lessons in any order, but you must complete at least four of the lessons.
  • Try to complete all eight by tomorrow!

Assigned: January 20th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 21st, 2021

Computer Graphic Design

THE PRINCIPLES OF C.R.A.P. Spring 2021: CONTRAST

Objective:

I can name the Principles of Design and describe what they mean by correctly responding to questions in a check for understanding form so I can effectively identify when these principles are (or are not) being used in a published work.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • Principles of Design
  • Contrast

Assignment:

  1. Today we will focus on the principle of Contrast (making design elements different so they stand out and attract attention).
  2. As before, we will look at examples of what Contrast means (as it pertains to design), and learn how to format images (or text) to make them stand out and attract a reader’s attention.
  3. As of today, we’re done with the Principles of C.R.A.P. discussions, and I’ll give you a chance to practice your C.R.A.P. with a new activity on Wednesday!
  4. Complete the Google Form titled “Contrast Chapter Questions” in today’s Google Classroom post to show that you understand what we read today.
  5. As always, I will be available if you have any questions or need any assistance!

Assigned: January 19th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 20th, 2021