4/12
Sorry Guys, I have a sub today, please complete the following . . . I have cleared the regrade form. Please resubmit that is missing.
First make sure your 10+ design are complete.
Second make sure to complete ALL missing assignments
4/8
Sketch at least 10 quality thumbnails for potential designs.
4/8
4/4
Measured total length and hole placement.
Hole distance: 7"
Total Length: 8"
Width: 1 1/4" (1.25")
Hole from the end: 1/2" (0.25")
4/4
Make sure you have the following assignments are completed in your portfolio.
FINISH your AMAZING Mandala while learning the symmetry tool and the paint tools
Linework Layer
Color Layer
4/2
Create an AMAZING Mandala while learning the symmetry tool and the paint tools
3/29
3/27
3/25
You need to get inspired! This is one of my favorite stages. Basically you explore what is out there and possible directions you can go. Collect /research reference images, current designs, inspirational, blueprints etc. Basically find as many as you need, which is at least 20+ sources. I call this phase, the “Inspiration Board”.
Find 20+ focused images that will inspire your leather bracelet design. State the date
3/12
Explore the world of Photoshop Generative AI and create a before and after . . .
Use Quick Select Tool and other selection tools to refine selections.
2/23
2/23
Make sure you have a dedicated page for your laser cut project.
Make sure your Laser Cut Inspiration Board is complete
Create a Possible Direct Board
Create a Focused Project Inspiration Board like this . . .
But with Illustrator
2/21
Create a Possible Direct Board
2/13
Demonstrate your skills with Generative AI. How? Good Question.
2/7
Demonstrate a gradient to transparent
Demonstrate a multiple color linear gradient, manipulate and rotate.
Demonstrate a multiple color radial gradient.
Demonstrate a multiple color radial gradient with a squash for the 2nd circle.
Demonstrate a multiple color freeform gradient and manipulate.
Demonstrate a controlled multiple color gradient to define a sphere with a 2nd to fake a shadow.
Demonstrate a Gradient Mesh
1/18
Watched as intro . . .
Who is Cornell?
Finish inspiration board using Illustrator
Nick Manning Smoky Hill Graduate
1/15
What Inspires You?
Find 20+ images that represent YOU and create Initial Interest Inspiration Board.
Create an initial “Inspiration Board” using Google Jamboards with 20-30 images that represent you or have influenced your life. An inspiration board is a collection of images, ideas, words, blueprints, games, movies or anything that may inspire your direction. For this assignment we will use an “Inspiration Board” to help guide the direction of your future personal project and it will help me get to know you better. Search google, use your own images, and cross-reference your interests, hobbies, and/or just explore. Find at least 20-30 images. We will be using this board for our personal portfolio. Please watch video tutorial below and the video about Google Jamboards. ~Cornell
What are your own unique qualities?
What are you skilled at?
What are you hobbies?
What gives you purpose?
1/11
Who is Cornell?
Create an inspiration board using Illustrator
What Inspires You?
Find 20+ images that represent YOU and create Initial Interest Inspiration Board.
Create an initial “Inspiration Board” using Google Jamboards with 20-30 images that represent you or have influenced your life. An inspiration board is a collection of images, ideas, words, blueprints, games, movies or anything that may inspire your direction. For this assignment we will use an “Inspiration Board” to help guide the direction of your future personal project and it will help me get to know you better. Search google, use your own images, and cross-reference your interests, hobbies, and/or just explore. Find at least 20-30 images. We will be using this board for our personal portfolio. Please watch video tutorial below and the video about Google Jamboards. ~Cornell
What are your own unique qualities?
What are you skilled at?
What are you hobbies?
What gives you purpose?
Watched while working
Take it to "The Next Level"
1/9
Watch the "Chains on me" Song . . .
Watched 1st 4 minutes
Absolute Illustrator Basics
Using the image above try to reproduce the panda the best you can. The panda is made up exclusively of manipulated circles and rectangles.
You can do this with only using the following tools:
Ellipse Tool
Rectangle Tool
Selection Tool
Direct Selection Tool
And the following adjustments:
Change Fill Color
Change Stroke color and weight
Arrange
Bring to Front
Bring Forward
Bring to Back
Bring Backward
Take it to "The Next Level"
11/21
11/21
Make up day . . .
11/17-11/20
Create 8 - 10 complex designs using the Transform Effect.
Example
11/16
11/10- 11/11
How To Sketch Like A Product Designer
11/2- 11/3
10/27- 10/30
10/25- 10/26
I am sorry but I am out today for a district meeting and everything seems to fall on a GREEN DAY. Today you are to:
Recreate your bracelet in Illustrator
Create multiple copies of your bracelet in Illustrator for a sketching template.
Create a new Krita document and paste a screen shot of the bracelet templates. You can use both horizontal & vertical symmetry.
Create a number a detailed designs in Krita.
Annotate your designs
Choose one and recreate the design in Illustrator
Once you are done, please post in your portfolio.
Recreate your bracelet in Illustrator
Create multiple copies of your bracelet in Illustrator for a sketching template. I used both light grey and dashed lines.
Sketch your designs in Krita. You can use both horizontal symmetry and vertical symmetry. The circle pucks can be moved for the symmetry location.
Create a number a detailed designs in Krita.
Annotate your designs
Choose one and recreate the design in Illustrator.
10/3- 10/4
10/3- 10/4
9/29- 10/2
9/25- 9/26
Please Finish the following projects . . .
Create in Illustrator - go over checklist.
Make sure your create a test cut.
Student Example - Chelsea
Cinematography and Drones: Flowstate
9/20- 9/21
Please Finish the Following Assignments.
Create in Illustrator - go over checklist.
Make sure your create a test cut.
Student Example - Chelsea
9/15- 9/18
Find reference images of Octopus tentacle placement and facial expressions
Then complete the octopus tutorial and "Take it to the next level"
Student Example - Chelsea
9/12- 9/13
Final Check list prior to cutting.
The outer key ring hole should be 0.5in in diameter.
The inner key ring hole should be 0.18in in diameter
Make sure the red line is 0.005 pts for laser cutting
Make sure the line color is absolute red
RGB red 255 ,0, 0
Make sure the text color is absolute black
RGB black 0 ,0, 0
Make sure the height and width is about 2 in.
Save the file with your name in the title into your periods folder.
9/8- 9/11
Create an Inspiration Board of 4 possible directions of possible projects.
9/6 - 9/7
I am sorry but I am out today, I broke a tooth and need to repair it. Today you are to watch a video about the type tool and create a collage demonstrating the following type tool and FX Skills. Many of the skills are review and others I have notes on . If you a skill is unclear want to try something else try googling it. Once you are done, please post in your manipulated Fonts in your portfolio.
Like this: https://sites.google.com/cherrycreekschools.org/digitaldesign/2d#h.v7z7qnn48763
Final Laser Cut Project
Think About . . .
What do you want to design?
Are you passionate about the project? Find one that you are passionate about
What supplies do you need?
What skills do you need?
Is the project realistic for the time provided? Homework and/or afterschool work?
8/30 - 8/31
What is Typography
Download & install 10 "COOL" fonts.
Create a new Illustrator document, standard paper size - landscape.
Distribute the newly downloaded fonts on you document.
Change the text to the font name, change Fill color, & Stroke color
Instructions Here: https://sites.google.com/view/digital-evolutions/2d/fonts?authuser=0
8/28 - 8/29
Types of Portfolios:
Watched while working . . .
8/24 - 8/25
Watch the Creative Cloud Video
Student's Activated their Adobe Account.
Students explored Illustrator basics
What are the Creative Cloud Applications?
Watched while working . . .
Complete Basic Curves
Complete Squirrel Curves
Complete the following Pen Tool exercises.
8/22 - 8/23
Conversation: What jobs will disappear? What skills will you need after you graduate?
Think/Pair/Share
8/16 - 8/17
Watched 1st 4 minutes
4/18
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
Layer 5
4/14
4/11
4/3
Shoud we really be worried about AI?
Final Check list prior to cutting.
The outer key ring hole should be 0.5in in diameter.
The inner key ring hole should be 0.18in in diameter
Make sure the red line is 0.005 pts for laser cutting
Make sure the line color is absolute red
RGB red 255 ,0, 0
Make sure the text color is absolute black
RGB black 0 ,0, 0
Make sure the height and width is about 2 in.
Save the file with your name in the title into your periods folder.
3/28
How do you know what you know?????
What are the positives of Deep-Fake Technology? Negatives?
3/17
3/15
Finish Develupment Sketching
3/7
Finish Thumbnail Sketching
3/3
2/23
2/17
You should start thinking about AI and how it will impact your future.
Finish your Design Analysis & Reflection, and Design Objective for your bracelet.
2/15
2/13
What is Procrastination?
2/9
Seeding ideas about laser cutting . . . AND what is procrastination?
Watch video and implement all the tools using the new fonts.
Instructions Here: https://sites.google.com/view/digital-evolutions/2d/fonts?authuser=0
2/7
Create a new inspiration board with 4 possible design projects you would like to do . . .
2/1
Download & install 10 "COOL" fonts.
Create a new Illustrator document, standard paper size - landscape.
Distribute the newly downloaded fonts on you document.
Change the text to the font name, change Fill color, & Stroke color
Instructions Here: https://sites.google.com/view/digital-evolutions/2d/fonts?authuser=0
1/26
Watched: Inspiration Examples
Watched: Inspiration Examples
1/23
Complete Basic Curves
Complete Squirrel Curves
Complete the following Pen Tool exercises.
1/11
Watch the Creative Cloud Video
Student's Activated their Adobe Account.
Students explored Illustrator basics
What are the Creative Cloud Applications?
Watched while working . . .
You should receive an email from Adobe which activates your Adobe Account.
1/13
MAX 2020 Wrap Video
Explored the basic tools . . .
Started the Panda project.
Using the image above try to reproduce the panda the best you can. The panda is made up exclusively of manipulated circles and rectangles.
You can do this with only using the following tools:
Ellipse Tool
Rectangle Tool
Selection Tool
Direct Selection Tool
And the following adjustments:
Change Fill Color
Change Stroke color and weight
Arrange
Bring to Front
Bring Forward
Bring to Back
Bring Backward
Second Day In-class Challenge!!! Panda-monium
1/6
11/28
Conversation: What jobs will disappear? What skills will you need after you graduate?
Think/Pair/Share
So You Wanna Make Games?? | Episode 2: Concept Art
9/30
Make sure the following is finished . . .
9/16
Inspiration: Watched