rSmith-219

ryansmithart.com/courses/2013/219

Week #1

Let's get to know each other
What do you want to do this semester?
Look at the SYLLABUS

Week#2

Open up Photoshop (review)
File Management: file size, RGB, .gif or .jpg, raster vs. vector graphics
Look at HW from week #1

Week#3

Photoshop (review)
raster vs. vector graphics
Open up Adobe Illustrator
assign "PROJECT A"

Week#4

Adobe Illustrator
Assign: short paper (due in 2 weeks)
Work on "PROJECT A"

Week#5

Adobe Illustrator
"PROJECT A" is due today
Assignment: short paper (due in 1 week)
Assign "Project B"

Week #6

Start your "Project B" in class

Week #7

Oct. 10: We will look at the rough drafts
- Bring in Ai files, and .pdf copies

Week #8

Oct. 17:
1) Turn in mounted work, on a black (or white) board, sizes may vary
2) Turn in Ai files, with .pdf copies
* Talk about midterm evaluations

Week #9

Oct. 24
self-promotion booklet, "Mid Term" is due
- Think about the cover, type & images, and the overall graphic design

Assign Project C
Talk about grades

Week #10

Oct. 31
continue looking at self-promotion booklet, "Mid Term"
Keep working on Project C (due November 7)
Talk about grades

Week #11

Nov. 7
continue looking at self-promotion booklet, "Mid Term"
Project C (due: today)
Talk about grades
Talk about resumes
What do you want to do for the rest of the semester?
Assign "Final Project"

Week #12

Nov. 14
Have an idea of who you want to do your "Final Project" on
(You can get started on it)
PRINTED rough draft of resume due

Week #13

Nov. 21
Rough Draft of "Final Project" Designs (no need to print or mount)
A printed copy of your Essay is due
Oral presentations about the designer: due today

Week #14
Thanksgiving : Thr. Nov. 28
NO CLASSES

Week #15

Dec. 5
Final Project Due **Printed & Mounted**
* Last day to resubmit projects for grade improvement
CLASS PHOTO

(Wednesday) Dec. 11th: LAST DAY of the semester
(Thrs.) Dec. 12: Exams start

Our exam time :

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
December 17 (Tuesday)
EXAM: SEE WEEK #15 FOR DETAILS
Don't be late!