WEEK ELEVEN (Due by the end of Tuesday, June 9)
FLAG DESIGN EXTRA CREDIT
STEP 1: DUE TUESDAY JUNE 9| Flag Design Extra Credit
- NOT REQUIRED: Complete your Flag Design artwork. Extra credit points awarded will be based on accurately following the lesson plan, the requirements within, and the cleanliness of artwork. To receive extra credit...
- project is 100% complete according to the guidelines/expectations and requirements in the lesson plan.
- project is submitted no later than 11:59pm next Tuesday.
- project is submitted according to the guidelines provided on the Critical Information page.
- project file is named appropriately (Flag_LastnameF)
WEEK TEN (Multiple due dates | see below)
FLAG DESIGN
STEP 1: DUE TUESDAY JUNE 2| Flag Design Video
- Watch the following video.
STEP 2: DUE WEDNESDAY JUNE 3| Flag Design Video
- Watch the following video. Stop the video at 4:25. I would watch (or re-watch) this just before you start on your sketches to refresh yourself with the goals you need to be successful.
STEP 3: DUE THURSDAY JUNE 4| Flag Design Thumbnail Sketches
- Complete the Flag Design Thumbnail Template below
- Base your sketches directly off the brainstorming list in your approved Flag Design Planner
- Each sketch must include an emblem/charge, a divided field and a maximum of three colors (unless given permission for four)
- Use a minimum of three different patterns as shown in Common Flag Patterns in the lesson plan
- Must be done with PENCIL and PAPER
- Email me (john.mattingly@fcps.org) a photo of them named Flag Design Thumbnails_LastnameF, As another reminder, all misnamed files I receive are points off your grade. Make sure you follow all the guidelines/expectations BEFORE YOU SEND ME ANYTHING.
- Once your thumbnails are approved begin work on your design in Photoshop IMMEDIATELY.
| Flag Design Thumbnails Template |
WEEK NINE (Multiple due dates | see below)
FLAG DESIGN
You have two assignments due on Tuesday, one on Wednesday and one on Friday.
STEP 1: DUE TUESDAY MAY 26| Flag Design Video
- This is truly one of the best presentations I have EVER seen. Not just on flags, but on any topic. This is how presentations should be done. Insightful, informative, funny, with multimedia support to engage the audience.
- Also, the guy he talks about in his video, Ted Kaye, is president of the North American Vexillological Association and is someone I have done graphic design for. He asked me to redesign the NAVA Seal, which is now on their website. Check it out HERE.
STEP 2: DUE TUESDAY MAY 26| Flag Design Lesson Plan
- Carefully read the entire Flag Design lesson plan provided below.
| Flag Design Lesson Plan |
STEP 3: DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 27| Select Flag Subject Selection
- Select what subject you would like to design/redesign a flag for, A flag can be designed for virtually anything. Here is a small sample:
- Your family
- You
- College or University
- Sports Team
- Video Game
- Vacation spot
- Re-design an existing national, state or municipal flag (for example: United States, Delaware or Middletown)
- virtually anything else!
- Send me your first choice and back up idea via email at john.mattingly@fcps.org
- If you do not have an idea for a subject approved by 11:59 pm Wednesday you will be assigned redesigning Middletown, MD.
- Carefully and thoroughly review the Flag Design Planner Example
- Complete your Flag Design Planner below
- Save as Flag Design Planner_LastnameF then email it as an attachment to john.mattingly@fcps.org
- If you do not have Word, notify me by email immediately and I will share with you a Google Doc version.
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WEEK EIGHT (Multiple due dates | see below)
GRAPHIC ICON
STEP 1: DUE MONDAY MAY 18| If you did not have a source image approved by the deadline last Friday night, you may pick from the gallery below then download the corresponding file beneath the gallery. If you did make a selection, please move on to Step 2.
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STEP 2: DUE MONDAY MAY 18| Carefully read the Graphic Icon lesson plan (see below). Pay extra special attention to page 4 Illustration vs. Icon, page 5 Positive vs. Negative Space and page 6 Graphic Icon Design Style.
| Lesson Plan |
STEP 3: DUE TUESDAY MAY 19| Follow Procedure steps three and four on page 2 of the lesson plan to create your thumbnail sketches. Thumbnail sketches are done with PENCIL and PAPER. Email me (john.mattingly@fcps.org) a photo of them named Graphic Icon Thumbnails_LastnameF, As another reminder, all misnamed files I receive are points off your grade. Make sure you follow all the guidelines/expectations BEFORE YOU SEND ME ANYTHING.
- check out Graphic Icon Design Styles on page 5
- check out Graphic Icon student projects in the Level 1 Galleries (including Archives)
- create thumbnail sketches
- minimum three DIFFERENT design styles
- simplify, simplify, SIMPLIFY! (see Illustration vs. Icon on page 4)
- drastically reduce the amount of detail in the object- less is more!
- reduce it down until, if you took anything else out, you would no longer recognize it
- try reducing parts down geometrically (rectangles, ellipses, triangles, etc.)
- explore both design styles (see Positive vs. Negative Space on page 5)
- exterior outlines (black outlines with no fill)
- interior shapes (filled shapes with empty outlines)
- explore different angles
- frontal, profile, perspective, rotated, etc.
- follow Procedure steps five through seven on page 2 of the lesson plan to complete your Graphic Icon project
- make sure you set your Pen and Shape tools to "Paths" in the Control Panel at the top
- review your project against Tips for Success, Requirements and Five Quick Questions on page 3
- submit according to the guidelines provided on the Critical Information page. Make sure your file is named Graphic Icon_LastnameF.
WEEK SEVEN (Multiple due dates | See below)
PEN TOOL PRACTICE
ASSIGNMENT 1: DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 13| Perform the video tutorial on how to create a block capital letter J using the Shape and Pen tools. Save your file as: Pen Tool Practice J_LastnameF. Choose whatever fill color and stroke color you want but stick to the brush size and hardness shown in the video. Share your file through Adobe CC according to the procedures provided on the Critical Information page by the end of Wednesday, May 13.
GRAPHIC ICON
STEP 1: DUE THURSDAY MAY 14| Carefully read the Graphic Icon lesson plan (see below). Pay extra special attention to page 4 Illustration vs. Icon, page 5 Positive vs. Negative Space and page 6 Graphic Icon Design Style.
| Graphic Icon Lesson Plan |
STEP 2: DUE THURSDAY MAY 14| Review the following slideshow of famous logos that are actually Graphic Icons.
STEP 3: DUE THURSDAY MAY 14| Review the following slideshow of Graphic Icon projects by previous students.
STEP 4: DUE FRIDAY MAY 15| Follow steps one and two in Procedures (page 2). I have copied them below. Attach your large format image (800 px by 800 px minimum) of your selected object and email me by the end of Friday, May 15. Send more than one option in case I reject an idea for any reason. Save them as Graphic Icon Source 1_LastnameF, Graphic Icon Source_LastnameF, etc.
If you do not respond with an appropriate source image by the deadline I will have to select one for you so we can move on. You have a full week, so don't procrastinate so you won't be disappointed.
If you do not respond with an appropriate source image by the deadline I will have to select one for you so we can move on. You have a full week, so don't procrastinate so you won't be disappointed.
- STEP 1: Select subject
- choose something you enjoy (favorite activity, hobby, sport, class, career goal, etc.)
- STEP 2: Download image
- IMPORTANT: this MUST be a photograph
- you may not under any circumstances work from an existing graphic/artwork/clipart
- go to google.com and select Images from the top menu
- type in your query
- go to Filter (far right) then select Image Size and select Large (minimum 800 pixels by 800 pixels)
WEEK SIX (Multiple due dates | See below)
LOGOS
STEP 1: Watch my videos on my favorite pro and college sports logos provided below. It is important to listen to the audio so you hear the type of explanations I will be looking for in your assignment (further below).
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STEP 2: Select your most favorite and least favorite NFL logos from the slideshow below. This slideshow is not visible on cell phones (I don;t know why). It must be viewed on a computer.
STEP 3: DUE THURSDAY MAY 7 | Complete the Google Form (link below). Answers must explain WHY you like or dislike with supported evidence.
Example: Arizona Cardinals (shown above)
Example: Arizona Cardinals (shown above)
- The forward tilt of the logo adds speed and movement.
- The thick outline adds solidity and strength to the design,
- The sharp points add to its aggressive, fierce look
WEEK FIVE (Multiple due dates | See below)
PEN TOOL PRACTICE
ASSIGNMENT 1: DUE TUESDAY APRIL 28 | Perform the Bezier Game pen tool tutorial for 30 minutes. Email me at john.mattingly@fcps.org to let me know you completed 30 minutes. Click HERE for the tutorial.
IMPORTANT!: This practice game will prepare you for the upcoming major project Graphic Icon. If you do not spend the time, you will not be ready when it counts!
IMPORTANT!: This practice game will prepare you for the upcoming major project Graphic Icon. If you do not spend the time, you will not be ready when it counts!
ASSIGNMENT 2: DUE THURSDAY APRIL 30| Perform the video tutorial below on how to create a circle using the Pen and Curvature Pen tools. Save your file as: Pen Tool Practice Circle_LastnameF. Share your file through Adobe CC according to the procedures provided on the Critical Information page by the end of Thursday, April 30.
WEEK FOUR (Due by end of Thursday, April 23)
PEN TOOL TUTORIAL
STEP 1: Watch and perform all elements of the Pen tool video tutorial below. Follow the video's instructions as you actually do those steps in Photoshop.
STEP 2: Watch and perform all elements of the Shape tool video tutorial below. Follow the video's instructions as you actually do those steps in Photoshop.
STEP 3: DUE THURSDAY APRIL 23 | Email me at john.mattingly@fcps.org to let me know you successfully watched and performed all elements of both videos. Include any questions/issues you have.
WEEK TWO/THREE (Due by end of Friday, April 17)
SPACESCAPE- One Moon and final composition
| Spacescape Lesson Plan |
STEP 1: Install texture brushes from folder below into Photoshop
- Download Texture Brushes zip folder to your computer
- Right click on folder and select Extract All
- Check "Show extracted files when complete" (this will open the files in a new window) then click on "Extract" button
- In this new folder that just opened up, you should see 16 brushes called "Grunge" and Splatters. Select all the brushes then right click and select "Copy"
- Open a This PC (or My Computer) window then open your C drive (named "Windows (C:))
- Open "Program Files" folder
- Open "Adobe" folder
- Open "Adobe Photoshop" folder
- Open "Presets" folder
- Open "Brushes" folder and paste the new brushes into it
| texture_brushes.zip |
STEP 2: Follow the Moon tutorial on pages 30-31. Use the texture brushes you just downloaded to create a complex, surface. Constantly change brushes/sizes so you do not create any noticeable patterns. Use several different brushes in combination.
STEP 3: Share a link with me to approve your finished moon surface. Use my email (john.mattingly@fcps.org) to share the link to your work from your Adobe Cloud Storage. Click HERE for instructions on how to share your work.
STEP 4: Add your shadow to your moon. Remember to use a duplicate of the shadow from your planet so they are the same.
STEP 5: YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO ONE MOON. YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO ONE MOON. YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO ONE MOON.
STEP 6: Complete the final composition and share with me according to the instructions HERE
STEP 3: Share a link with me to approve your finished moon surface. Use my email (john.mattingly@fcps.org) to share the link to your work from your Adobe Cloud Storage. Click HERE for instructions on how to share your work.
STEP 4: Add your shadow to your moon. Remember to use a duplicate of the shadow from your planet so they are the same.
STEP 5: YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO ONE MOON. YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO ONE MOON. YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO ONE MOON.
STEP 6: Complete the final composition and share with me according to the instructions HERE
WEEK ONE (Due by end of Friday, April 3)
SPACESCAPE- Planet and Shadow
NOTE: I shared your Personal folder via Google Drive. If you did not receive this, email me immediately (john.mattingly@fcps.org)
| Spacescape Lesson Plan |
STEP 1: Download Spacescape project from Personal folder (shared via Google Drive)
STEP 2: Upload your Spacescape Photoshop file to Adobe CC (following directions HERE). This will become the most current file version of your project. You will no longer need the original file I shared through Google Drive.
STEP 3: Share your Spacescape Photoshop file in Adobe CC with me (following directions HERE). This will allow me to always be able to see the most current version of your project.
STEP 4: Complete nebula according to the step-by-step tutorial in the lesson plan. When done, email me to discuss and approve (john.mattingly@fcps.org). If already approved, move on to step 5.
STEP 5: Create your gas giant planet according to the step-by-step tutorial in the lesson plan (do NOT attempt Earth-like planet). When done, email me to discuss and approve. Please do not do outer glow for your planet. Please understand that the pictures for creating the planet have a black background for ease of view. Do not create a black background for your planet layers. it should be the planet only.
STEP 6: Create your shadow according to the step-by-step tutorial in the lesson plan. Shadow must be less than half (crescent shaped). When done, email me to discuss and approve.
STEP 2: Upload your Spacescape Photoshop file to Adobe CC (following directions HERE). This will become the most current file version of your project. You will no longer need the original file I shared through Google Drive.
STEP 3: Share your Spacescape Photoshop file in Adobe CC with me (following directions HERE). This will allow me to always be able to see the most current version of your project.
STEP 4: Complete nebula according to the step-by-step tutorial in the lesson plan. When done, email me to discuss and approve (john.mattingly@fcps.org). If already approved, move on to step 5.
STEP 5: Create your gas giant planet according to the step-by-step tutorial in the lesson plan (do NOT attempt Earth-like planet). When done, email me to discuss and approve. Please do not do outer glow for your planet. Please understand that the pictures for creating the planet have a black background for ease of view. Do not create a black background for your planet layers. it should be the planet only.
STEP 6: Create your shadow according to the step-by-step tutorial in the lesson plan. Shadow must be less than half (crescent shaped). When done, email me to discuss and approve.
