. Art109 . Miami .: Gallery 4 Document Design

Learning Module 3 focuses on desktop publishing and document design for print media. Students create their own posters, magazine spreads, and self-promotions using Adobe Illustrator. They begin grid design using Adobe InDesign to create professional designs and projects involve the exploration of compositional balance, effective layout, depth, texture, and typography.

Design Projects
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Ami Soto

Binzhe He

Joselyn Ojeda

Sandro Rastelli

Lu Jiang

Joselyn Ojeda

Nicole Callazo

Alex Summa

Renata Baptista

Joel Malerba

Alex Wexler

Briana Bednarski

Madeleine Trtan

Ajiah Daley, Poster (above) / Magazine Spread (below)

Joselyn Ojeda

Julie Bowman, Magazine Spread

Krista Lyons Self-Promotion

Renata Baptista, Self-Promotion

Susan Baxter, Self-Promotion

Adam Pinter, self-promotion

Bruno Rodriguez, Self-Promotion


Jordan Caruso, Self-Promotion

Asif Khan

Alexandra Roe

Binzhe He

Sean Ryan

Hui Shi

Daniella Escalona

Lorraine Franco


Maria Luisa Ciarcia, Athletic Shoebox

Important Deadlines

Readings are not listed here (see Mod1 for these)

All InDesign training videos listed in the Id Training Tab should now be completed.

Apr 12- Practice 6 Text to Image due today

Apr 14 – P7 Newsletter tutorial due

Apr 19 – Quiz 4; A#6 (Poster) due

Apr 21 – LAST CLASS: A#7 Newsletter Tutorial revamp as Magazine article due; Final Project Thumbnails also due

April 28 – Final Self-Promo due via email

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR ASSIGNED READINGS for every class on the current Learning Module web pages! All due dates indicate work must be completed by START of that day's class unless otherwise indicated.

About this Course

ART 109 covers principles in & the practice of computer skills for visual design. Fundamental for anyone planning to enter professional fields related to digital imaging & desktop publishing. Students complete visual presentations in 3 learning modules (Photo/ Illustrating/ Design). Tutorials, practice exercises, lab assignments, and creative projects test the student's execution of effective digital design.

COURSE CONTENT:

Quizzes & Video Tutorials (10pts.)
Practice Exercises (10pts.)
3 Photo(shop) Assignments: Photo Enhancement (5pts.), Color Project (5pts.), Composite (10pts)
3 Illustrator/Vector Art Assignments: Logo (5pts.), Word Art (10pts.), Illustration (10pts.)
3 Desktop Publishing/InDesign Assignments:Poster (5pts.), Magazine Spread (10pts.), Final Self-Promo Take-Home Project (10pts.)ts.)
Class Participation: (10pts.)ts.)

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InDesign Practice

Gallery 4 Document Design

Using a Gradient Mesh

Using Live Paint & Fixing Gaps

Illustrator Type Tools

Manipulating Individual Letters in Illustrator

Use the Width Tool to Shape Letters

Warping Text in Illustrator

Unique Type Treatment

The Illustrator Curvature Tool

Terry White's Top Ai Tips

Smoothing with the Pen Tool as You Draw

Using Live Corners

Using the Curvature Tool

Layer Masking Explained

Advanced Masking

Photo Composite Basics

Using Alpha Channels

Using a Clipping Mask

Blending Modes Explained

Creating Realistic Shadows

Adding a Light Source

Changing Light Sources

Masking Hair in Photoshop

Secrets of HDR

Using Color Replacement to Select & Change Colors

A variety of demos of the color replacement tool

Fun with Color Themes

Playing with Complementary Colors

Spot Color

Painting with Color for a Warhol Effect

Match and Replace Colors

Achieving Cinematic Colors in Photoshop with Alpha Channels

Photo Sharpening Tips

Jonathon Klein: World Changing Photos

Or community based creativity?

Photo Artist Eugenio Recuenco