Digital Imaging

Grades: 

Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4

 

Sample Posterous Blog (1st Semester) 

Sample Posterous Blog (2nd Semester)

Posterous Blog Instructions *hold ctrl and click on link, then click on “download linked file” if instructions do not open

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*IMAGING 1A PROJECT LIST

Image Hunt Exercise

Project 1 – 6 Words

• Instructions 1
• Layout
• Instructions 2

Project 2 – Elements of Art

• Instructions – Line, Shape/Space, Texture, Form, Color
• Color Theory Worksheet
• Layout

Project 3 – Form Cartoons

• Instructions
• Form Exercise 1 - sphere example, cylinder example, cube example
• Cartoon Exercise
• Form Exercise 2
• Coloring Pages Link 1
• Link 2
• Link 3

Project 4 – Emphasis Photographs

• Emphasis Exercise 1
• Emphasis Exercise 1 Video Tutorial
• Principles of Design Presentation
• Project 4 Instructions
• Project 4 Rubric

Project 5 – Balance: Digital Collages

• Balance Powerpoint
• Balance Design Layout
• Collage Exercise Files
• Digital Collage Instructions
• Digital Collage Examples (students)
• Collage Examples (web)
• Character Counts – 6 Pillars of Character

Project 6 – Perfect People

• Instructions
• Rubric
• Part 1 Example
• Brad Pitt
• Angelina Jolie

Art History 1 – Surrealism – Notes

Project 7 – Pop Art

• Andy Warhol & Pop Art Powerpoint
• Project Instructions
• Layout File
• Pop Art Tutorial Video: view full size / download

Pop Art Tutorial from justin diaz on Vimeo.

Project 8 – Art Advertisement

• Instructions, Analysis Instructions
• Example Gallery 1, 2
• Artwork Resources: Artchive, Smarthistory, About.com (Art History)
• Artwork Resources: Art History Resources, ArtCyclopedia
• Print Advertisement Example
• Clonestamp Image

Project 9 – Magazine Cover

• Instructions

Final – Keynote Presentation

• Keynote Intro
• Video – Exporting & Adding Music

exporting/adding music from justin diaz on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 

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*IMAGING 1B PROJECT LIST

 

 

 

Project 1 – Typography Self-Portrait

• textercise1
• textercise2
• Project Instructions

Alternate Project 1 – Self Portrait

• Instructions
• Selection Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, eye
• Portrait Practice: abe, che, dali, natgeo, jobs
• Selection Tools Overview 1, 2
• Quick Selection, Color Range Selection
• Layer Masking

Project 2 – Logo Design

• Vector/Raster Notes (ctrl + click to download)
• pentool exercise 1
• pentool exercise 2
• Logo Design Tips
• Logo & Card Design Instructions

• Link 1 – www.goodlogo.com
• Link 2 – www.youthedesigner.com
• Link 3 – LogoLog
• Link 4 – Logo Design Love
• Link 5 – Logo Talks
• Link 6 – Brand New
• Business Cards
• Business Card Rules
• Link 1 – Freelanceswitch
• Link 2 – Cardobserver
• Link 3 – Youthedesigner

GRAPHIC DESIGN INSPIRATION: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

 

CURRENT PROJECT
Infographic Poster Design

 

One-Point Perspective Interior

• 1 Point Perspective Intro Exercise Video
• 1 Pt Perspective Interior Setup

 

Two-Point Perspective Cityscape

• 2-Point Perspective Lesson Part 1 (Video)
• 2-Point Cityscape – Setup & Intro (Video)

2pt cityscape from justin diaz on Vimeo.

• texture link 1
• texture link 2

 

Social Issue Poster

• Overview/Instructions
• Gallery
• PowertothePoster.org, Shepard Fairey
• Research Form
• Research Example
• Written Statement Instructions

 

 

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Other Files

Self/Peer Critique

 

Gallery Visit Extra Credit

Galleries/Museums Links:

• LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
• MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
• Getty
• Norton Simon (Pasadena)
• Latino Art Museum (Pomona)