1/14/14

Last day before finals!!! 

Reminder that on finals day you will have an ARTiFacts Quiz and then will have time to complete your final projects.

3A's Final will be Wednesday 10:42-12:20

4A's Finals will be Thursday 7:10-8:49

Good luck!

Leftover ARTiFacts!

 

 

 

Final Project!

Final project due on finals day!  In addition to the project, students will also have an ARTiFacts Quiz on finals day.

See me for any questions! Good luck!

2D Final Project:

Package Design

Step 1:  Identify the product (package) you will be using for the project. You may choose any existing product you want or brainstorm a new product.  Required: you must create a new design

Step 2:  Google an image of the existing package design and save it to your computer. (If applicable)

Step 3:  Take a blank piece of paper and sketch your new design.  Be detailed and specific with color choices, font choices, size, scale, textures, etc.  You can use the color pencils to enhance your drawing.  Consider design concepts we have discussed in class for your redesign. Remember, the better your draft is, the more likely the graphics you design in Photoshop will be more refined and accurate.

 

Step 4:  Now, in a word document, compose a short explanation of your project.  See the example below:

Paragraph 1:  Explain why you chose this product and why you decided to change the packaging. 

Paragraph 2:  Explain in paragraph form all the changes made to the existing package.  Be specific and detailed about how you would like to see the product changed. This is simply a narrative of your drawing.

*Paragraph 3:  Explain how your package design is better than the previous design. (If applicable)

 

After you have proof read and spell checked your document, save it for it to be submitted when your project is complete.

 

Step 5:  Recreate your drawing/design of your new package in Photoshop.  You should be able to create all sides of your packaging in Photoshop.  What does the front, sides, back, top, etc. look like?  Design each side.  (You do not need to recreate the package, just the design of each side) You must have a detailed design for at least 2 sides. BE CREATIVE.  THE MORE YOU PUT INTO THIS THE BETTER YOUR GRADE WILL BE!  Why will people want to by your product based on the packaging?

 

Step 6: Turing in your project:

1.      Drop your Photoshop file of your design, your word document and a picture of the previous/original design package (if applicable) into dropbox on Cole.

2.      Hand in your drawn design.

 

 

 

Flash Animation Unit! 11/18-11/26

Students have learned how to create simple animations on flash using their tools along with their timeline.  Students must create keyframes to create animations very similar to their stopframe animations but different storylines.  Think that each picture taken, is the same as each keyframe you create.  Everything thing that students want to move separately needs to be in its own layer, just like in Photoshop. 

The tools from Photoshop to Flash are very similar, the only difference is you are making your layers move.  With what students have learned, they need to create a story and begin to create their Flash animation.  Each student will receive a packet of information to remember along the creation process along with project requirements (which are also listed below). 

Practice makes perfect!  Your animation might not be exactly how you want the first time around...feel free to delete any keyframes you are unhappy with and reset them when you are. (right click on the frame--->select--->Remove Frames)

Create an animation with a subject of your choice. 

     Requirements:   This is a single person project--NOT  group project.

1. Minimum of 400 keyframes.  (Press F6 to add frames)
2. Create a SCENE...not just what you are animating.  For instance, if you are having a person walk down the street, you must create the street--buildings, cars, sidewalks etc.
3. Standard timeline animation must be your primary source of animation.
4. You must also use at least one Motion tween or Shape tween. (directions for both are on the share drive if you have forgotten!)
5. You must tell a story- use your imagination! 
6. CREATIVITY COUNTS!
7. No one wants to watch a boring animation…MAKE IT INTERESTING!!!! J

Editing Day!

3A- Projects due 11/12
4A - Projects due 11/14

 

You are done when your FINAL project is save in your Folder on your S; Drive along with your pictures AND  your partner evaluations are handed in.

 

Next class we will begin a new unit!

 

 

 

Update on ARTiFacts!

 

11/4 Monday -- 11/8 Friday

Welcome back!  Students have been working on their stop frame animations with their partners for the last week or so and we will continue working on them through this week.  We are aiming for a Friday end of class due date!  Remember, 400 pictures MINIMUM!  Keep on snapping those pictures!