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Design ToolsGD Book, pg. 104-125 (tools and technologies),
pg 148-163 (web design basics)Photoshop book pg. 78-95 – manipulate selections
Software for layoutsWeb Programs: Dreamweaver, Flash, and
Microsoft Visual Studio
used to create Web pages. generate Web pages in a standard format
such as HTML/XHTML. The Web pages are supported by common browsers.
Software for layoutsArt Programs: Adobe Photoshop and
Adobe Illustrator
used to create artwork and specialty type treatments.
vector-based, but others are pixel-basedused to create artwork that is later used in
one of the layout programs.
Software for layoutsArt Programs: Adobe Photoshop and
Adobe Illustrator
used to create artwork and specialty type treatments.
vector-based, but others are pixel-basedused to create artwork that is later used in
one of the layout programs.
Software for layoutsWord Processing and Office Programs:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Microsoft Office is the leading office package. used in offices to perform a variety of
business tasks.
TasksFrom the following lists of tasks, what would
be the BEST program to do the following:
TasksSend a memo. Create a logo. Write a newsletter. Create a printed ad with text and photos.Record banking transactions. Create a montage. Design a website.Create a disk label for a homemade CD. Create a web banner.
Image UsageThere are different ways to express ideas
visually. Image usage is one way to communicate a concept.
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Image UseStraight photography as it was shot
Unique image cropping, which means to trim an image to highlight an element or suggest an idea
Imagery with special effects
Photographs versus illustrations
Combination of image and type
Image UsageStudents: can you find any examples of
different types of photography in your GD book, or I&I scrapbook?
Take 5 minutes, pull 1 example . Show to class
CopyrightCopyright issues
For images that you did not shoot yourself, you will need to pay for them unless they are public domain (check all info about photos used, make sure there are no stipulations, such as not for commercial use)
Image ManipulationSoftware applications such as Adobe
Photoshop have layers and drawing painting tools features.
With these features, designers can turn a simple image into a complex one.
Although this application comes in handy when developing an image to match a concept, it can also be used to falsify images.
Image ManipulationCommonly done to remove things from
photos ranging from signs, trees, tattoos, logos on clothing
To see some examples of bad image manipulation, visit:
http://www.psdisasters.com/(Photoshop disasters)Be very, very careful doing image
manipulation. Must be totally correct, as well as legal issues.
RecapDesign tools: Layout programs, Art programs,
Web programs, Word processing programs
Images
Image manipulation
Reading Assignment
Graphic Design School: The Principles and Practices of Graphic Design
Unit 6, “Production Process and Issues,” pp. 126–145
Teach Yourself Visually Adobe Photoshop CS3
Chapter 8, “Work with Layers,” pp. 160–189
Project 4Magazine Spread (pass out handout)
Assigned: class 8Due: class 10
Next classPutting it all together
DUE: Idea and Image scrapbook, Bring into class for the lab
LABImage manipulation