What is Computer Graphics 1?
Computer graphics is a course designed to challenge the student in the world of graphic design and the arts via the electronic medium. More specifically, students will use state-of-the-art iMac computers as a tool for the creation of art projects that emphasize comprehension of the specifics of art.
This year long course will include exposure to several software titles used by professional graphic designers for the purpose of creating expressionistic, industrial, and commercial designs.
Students will also learn the elements of design such as line, balance,color,shape,contrast, etc. as they are becoming familiarized with the mac and it’s software. While becoming tech and design savvy, a third enrichment process will also be implemented-art appreciation. What kind of designers would we be producing without exposing the children to the foundations of art? The class provides an extensive critique and review from periods of art history including Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, American, Afro-American, Asian, Hispanic, modern, and various other artistic genres.
What programs will we be using?
• We will begin the year using a VECTOR graphics program, Adobe Illustrator, and will do so throughout the 2nd Qtr. Almost all professional designers use this.
• As we are learning the program, we will also build your knowledge of the elements of design. Line, Shape, Contrast, Balance, just to name a few.
• Late 2nd/Early 3rd quarter will be devoted to Adobe Photoshop, also industry standard, but a RASTER program geared more towards photo retouching/special effects and image editing.
• Apple Keynote will be the focus in the 4th qtr. as we finish the year preparing a digital portfolio of
your year’s work. Excellent resource to have when it’s job interview/college entrance time, and don't worry PC People...Keynote is PowerPoint friendly...
Why are we using Apple Computers?
Like them or not, Macintosh/Apple computers are recognized as the industry standard for 2D graphics, some 3D, audio, and video production. They are very easy to learn and, in most cases, the software titles run the same as the Windows versions do, if not better.
I can’t draw…can I still get an “A”?
Of course you can. You are not being graded on how talented you ARE. This course is very similar to Art I in that we assume you don’t know that much about art, art history, OR technology. Don’t be “too cool” to let yourself have an open mind, and you’ll find that this is probably one of your favorite classes.
Do we have homework?
Sometimes homework will be given. Just like your warm ups, they will consist of different kinds of media. One night could be a sketch, another night, a BCR.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Assignment #1 - Student Info Form
Student Info Form
Please click on the link below to take you to the Quia "quiz" that will give me your student info, and complete it. Get familiar with the setup, as this is the site used for your tests and quizzes this year.
Be sure to click on the appropriate 2A, 2B, or 3B link. You will NOT get credit for this assignment if you click on the wrong class!
Good luck on your "quiz!" LOL
Use SAFARI to take this quiz.
If you're in my 2A Computer graphics 1 class:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3771860.html
If you're in my 1B Computer graphics 1 class:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3771850.html
If you're in my 2B Computer graphics 1 class:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3771861.html
Due Aug 20th (A Day),21st (B Day) 2012
Please click on the link below to take you to the Quia "quiz" that will give me your student info, and complete it. Get familiar with the setup, as this is the site used for your tests and quizzes this year.
Be sure to click on the appropriate 2A, 2B, or 3B link. You will NOT get credit for this assignment if you click on the wrong class!
Good luck on your "quiz!" LOL
Use SAFARI to take this quiz.
If you're in my 2A Computer graphics 1 class:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3771860.html
If you're in my 1B Computer graphics 1 class:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3771850.html
If you're in my 2B Computer graphics 1 class:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/3771861.html
Due Aug 20th (A Day),21st (B Day) 2012
Assignment #2 - Blog Creation
This class is almost completely DIGITAL, and you will need your own blog in which to post your assignments.
Most assignments are posted on the internet on MY class blog, (the one you're reading)
and MOST of your work will either be posted directly on your blog, or, in most cases, posted to a YouTube account. You would then post the LINK on this TUMBLR account you'll create.
The usual process for completing an assignment in this class is MOSTLY like this:
1. You check my blog at http://cg1-arcusamark.blogspot.com for instructions.
2. You use the software the assignment calls for to create your response, (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and Save it in it's native format on your iMac. Save smaller files on a flash drive too.
3. When the project is COMPLETE, you'll have to CONVERT it to a web-friendly format, save again, and POST THE RESPONSE BY ASSIGNMENT NAME on your blog.
4. Answer the BCR and post as a caption.
Your success in this class DEPENDS on whether you post to your blog or not. THIS enables me to enter your grades in school, at home, or even from my iPhone sitting on the beach.
YOU MUST CREATE THIS BLOG! If you need help, ASK!
1. Press Command-T on your keyboard to open a new tab so this window you're currently reading can be open with your new one. Do a step, click back to the other tab.
DO NOT post your work to an EXISTING tumblr page. If you already use tumblr,
you'll need to create a NEW one just for my class.
(you may ADD a new page to your existing tumblr account, however.)
2. Go to www.tumblr.com (not tumbler with an "e")
3. enter a current email address into the field, a password you'd like, and the url you'd like to have.
• if you're in my 2A class you MUST use
2acg1-lastnamefirstname as the url
• if you're in my 1B class you MUST use
1bcg1-lastnamefirstname as the url
• if you're in my 2A class you MUST use
2bcg1-lastnamefirstname as the url
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
4. Follow the rest of the instructions. You'll need to check the email address you gave them to verify the account. DON'T PASSWORD PROTECT THE SITE!
Most assignments are posted on the internet on MY class blog, (the one you're reading)
and MOST of your work will either be posted directly on your blog, or, in most cases, posted to a YouTube account. You would then post the LINK on this TUMBLR account you'll create.
The usual process for completing an assignment in this class is MOSTLY like this:
1. You check my blog at http://cg1-arcusamark.blogspot.com for instructions.
2. You use the software the assignment calls for to create your response, (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and Save it in it's native format on your iMac. Save smaller files on a flash drive too.
3. When the project is COMPLETE, you'll have to CONVERT it to a web-friendly format, save again, and POST THE RESPONSE BY ASSIGNMENT NAME on your blog.
4. Answer the BCR and post as a caption.
Your success in this class DEPENDS on whether you post to your blog or not. THIS enables me to enter your grades in school, at home, or even from my iPhone sitting on the beach.
YOU MUST CREATE THIS BLOG! If you need help, ASK!
How to create your blog:
1. Press Command-T on your keyboard to open a new tab so this window you're currently reading can be open with your new one. Do a step, click back to the other tab.
DO NOT post your work to an EXISTING tumblr page. If you already use tumblr,
you'll need to create a NEW one just for my class.
(you may ADD a new page to your existing tumblr account, however.)
2. Go to www.tumblr.com (not tumbler with an "e")
3. enter a current email address into the field, a password you'd like, and the url you'd like to have.
• if you're in my 2A class you MUST use
2acg1-lastnamefirstname as the url
• if you're in my 1B class you MUST use
1bcg1-lastnamefirstname as the url
• if you're in my 2A class you MUST use
2bcg1-lastnamefirstname as the url
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
4. Follow the rest of the instructions. You'll need to check the email address you gave them to verify the account. DON'T PASSWORD PROTECT THE SITE!
Assignment #3 - Computer Class Code of Conduct
You must have this filled out, signed by a parent or guardian, and returned on Wednesday in order to use the machines! It's also worth 5 project points!
Get one from the front of the desk next to mine.
Due Aug 22, 2012.
Get one from the front of the desk next to mine.
Due Aug 22, 2012.
Assignment #4 - Drawing Evaluation
Get out a pencil, follow the directions on the sheet, and use your OWN PAPER for this assignment.
Click on the image to make it larger. If it still needs to be bigger, press the Command and + keys together to zoom in.
Due Aug 23, 2012
Click on the image to make it larger. If it still needs to be bigger, press the Command and + keys together to zoom in.
Due Aug 23, 2012
Assignment #5 - Writing Evaluation
Writing evaluation
For this Brief Constructed Response, answer the following in at least 3 to 5 COMPLETE sentences, using the best grammar and spelling you can muster.
In this next graded assignment, I would like to assess your writing skill. This exercise is taken with the same approach as the drawing evaluation, just to see where you are.
For this Brief Constructed Response, answer the following in at least 3 to 5 COMPLETE sentences, using the best grammar and spelling you can muster.
1. Think of something artistic you've seen in a museum, art history book, magazine, or other medium. This can be anything you enjoyed from a Picasso to Graffiti you've seen.
Not just any art though, something that MOVED YOU!
Explain what was so incredible or touching about it, it's name, (if you know it), and where you saw it. Be REALLY descriptive about why it was so cool.
Write about THIS if you can't think of anything...
Not just any art though, something that MOVED YOU!
Explain what was so incredible or touching about it, it's name, (if you know it), and where you saw it. Be REALLY descriptive about why it was so cool.
Write about THIS if you can't think of anything...
2. Lastly, Copy and paste this question (in bold) and post it , along with your answer on your blog.
If something's not right with your blog yet, click on the "Pages" App at the bottom of your screen and type and Save a response to be uploaded later.
Due Aug 22, 2012 (A)
Due Aug 23, 2012 (B)
Due Aug 23, 2012 (B)
Assignment #6 - Technology Evaluation
The next assessment will be related to your technology knowledge. It's a pretty basic assessment of what you know on the technology or IT side of things.
Answer to the best of your ability, WITHOUT looking at someone else's screen or discussing. This is a SELF evaluation and all about what YOU know. You're getting credit for DOING this, not getting them all right.
• Create a New TEXT Blog Post entitled "My Technology Evaluation"
• Copy and paste the questions below into your blog post, then highlight each question's blank and answer.
1. A device that uses a set of keys to put data INTO the computer is called a ________. (8 letters)
2. This device allows your computer to access the internet and exchange information with other computers _____. (5 letters)
3. A vast international network created for computer communication ________(8 letters)
4. The main circuit board of a computer. All components plug into this. ___________(11 letters)
5. This main chip processes instructions, performs calculations, and manages the flow of information.
___ (3 letters)
6. ____ (4 letters) copy is the condition your document is in when it gets printed.
7. ________(8 letters) is the name for programs that tell your computer how to perform tasks.
8. A _____ _____ (2 words, 10 letters) is the name of the most common device used to save files on the go for portability.
9. One computer character, such as a number or letter is called a ____. (4 letters)
10. A device used to maneuver the cursor around your computer screen, drag and drop objects, etc.
_____(5 letters).
11. The primary internal device used to store files on your computer ____ _____(2 words, 9 letters)
12. This visually displays text and images generated from the computer's video card. _______ (7 letters)
13. A connector at the back of the computer, i.e. usb, Firewire, ethernet _____ (4 letters)
14. The program feature that allows you to explore and view several items, windows, or folders in a sequence. (7 letters)
15. A drive device that reads information stored on a DVD disc ______ (4 letters and a character)
16. _________ (6 letters) Access Memory is temporary memory stored in a computer.
17. A program that allows you to store large amounts of information, mostly on servers. ________ (8 letters)
18. The smallest amount of information a computer can process. ___ (3 letters)
Answer to the best of your ability, WITHOUT looking at someone else's screen or discussing. This is a SELF evaluation and all about what YOU know. You're getting credit for DOING this, not getting them all right.
• Create a New TEXT Blog Post entitled "My Technology Evaluation"
• Copy and paste the questions below into your blog post, then highlight each question's blank and answer.
1. A device that uses a set of keys to put data INTO the computer is called a ________. (8 letters)
2. This device allows your computer to access the internet and exchange information with other computers _____. (5 letters)
3. A vast international network created for computer communication ________(8 letters)
4. The main circuit board of a computer. All components plug into this. ___________(11 letters)
5. This main chip processes instructions, performs calculations, and manages the flow of information.
___ (3 letters)
6. ____ (4 letters) copy is the condition your document is in when it gets printed.
7. ________(8 letters) is the name for programs that tell your computer how to perform tasks.
8. A _____ _____ (2 words, 10 letters) is the name of the most common device used to save files on the go for portability.
9. One computer character, such as a number or letter is called a ____. (4 letters)
10. A device used to maneuver the cursor around your computer screen, drag and drop objects, etc.
_____(5 letters).
11. The primary internal device used to store files on your computer ____ _____(2 words, 9 letters)
12. This visually displays text and images generated from the computer's video card. _______ (7 letters)
13. A connector at the back of the computer, i.e. usb, Firewire, ethernet _____ (4 letters)
14. The program feature that allows you to explore and view several items, windows, or folders in a sequence. (7 letters)
15. A drive device that reads information stored on a DVD disc ______ (4 letters and a character)
16. _________ (6 letters) Access Memory is temporary memory stored in a computer.
17. A program that allows you to store large amounts of information, mostly on servers. ________ (8 letters)
18. The smallest amount of information a computer can process. ___ (3 letters)
Assignment #7 - Design Evaluation
Design Evaluation
Next, you'll complete the "Design Evaluation" sheet.
Design is a bit different than drawing, because it doesn't focus on how you can create an image you looked at and reproduced, or even drew from memory, but has more to do with how you are at laying things out.
A good comparison may be that a skilled craftsman can carve a piece of wood into a beam, but it takes an architect or good designer to put the building together.
This next assessment will see if you can put a good personal logo together for yourself. You'll keep the objects simple and abstract, but have to figure out a creative way to arrange.
Read the instructions and use the link below to inspire your style.
http://www.problogdesign.com/inspiration/45-creative-logo-designs-for-inspiration/
Create 3 preliminary sketches for ideas (all different) at the top half of a sheet of paper, then make a final, heavy lined, CLEAN logo on the bottom half of the page. Like this:
Due Aug 27, 2011
Next, you'll complete the "Design Evaluation" sheet.
Design is a bit different than drawing, because it doesn't focus on how you can create an image you looked at and reproduced, or even drew from memory, but has more to do with how you are at laying things out.
A good comparison may be that a skilled craftsman can carve a piece of wood into a beam, but it takes an architect or good designer to put the building together.
This next assessment will see if you can put a good personal logo together for yourself. You'll keep the objects simple and abstract, but have to figure out a creative way to arrange.
Read the instructions and use the link below to inspire your style.
http://www.problogdesign.com/inspiration/45-creative-logo-designs-for-inspiration/
Create 3 preliminary sketches for ideas (all different) at the top half of a sheet of paper, then make a final, heavy lined, CLEAN logo on the bottom half of the page. Like this:
Due Aug 27, 2011
Assignment#8 - Contour
After taking the I.LINE notes in class, complete this project... READ EVERYTHING!
When you're done, you should have 2 versions, one in Illustrator (.ai) format, and one in JPEG.
Be sure to upload your JPEG version, NOT the Illustrator version.
As you may have noticed, you may need to use Safari to post jpegs.
Due Aug 29/30, 2012
Due Aug 29/30, 2012
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