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9. Using the Pen Tool

2h 44m
1. Connecting the dots
  
  1m 0s
2. Drawing a straight-sided path
  
  6m 53s
3. Moving and deleting points
  
  7m 46s
4. Editing a path as you go
  
  7m 5s
5. Switching arrow tools on the fly
  
  4m 27s
6. Dragging, nudging, and marqueeing
  
  4m 28s
7. Drawing perfect smooth points
  
  9m 24s
8. How control handles work
  
  10m 17s
9. Tracing a smooth path outline
  
  9m 52s
10. Connecting smooth and cusp points
  
  5m 22s
11. Combining different varieties of points
  
  9m 14s
12. Finessing points and segments
  
  5m 32s
13. Aligning open paths
  
  5m 38s
14. Splitting and joining paths
  
  8m 51s
15. Converting a spline curve to Bézier
  
  10m 9s
16. Cusp points and miter limits
  
  6m 45s
17. Using the Convert Point tool
  
  4m 42s
18. Drawing one path inside another
  
  4m 20s
19. Stacking clipped paths
  
  4m 28s
20. Copying and repurposing segments
  
  9m 57s
21. Grabbing and transforming a whole layer

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.)

InDesign Practice

Tuesday, October 7

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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

Still struggling with the pen tool?Check out the Illustrator "One on One Fundamentals" videos on Lynda.com--
9. Using the Pen Tool