Project Details
Design an alternate reality combining a minimum of three images into one single composition. You must take all your own images; use everyday objects in surprising ways. The goal is to create a seamless illusion of a single moment in time.
One that is representative of your 3 words, not a literal interpretation.
Project Specs
Considerations
Deliverables
Process
CRITIQUE Feb 5 by 10a
SUBMIT Feb 7 by 9a
1. Save your file on the art server Digital Art > Matusek > ART 146 > Project 1
2. Post to the Blog
3. Print final project on good quality paper at 8" x 10".
Design an alternate reality combining a minimum of three images into one single composition. You must take all your own images; use everyday objects in surprising ways. The goal is to create a seamless illusion of a single moment in time.
One that is representative of your 3 words, not a literal interpretation.
Project Specs
- Composite a minimum of 3 color, raster images into one, seamless composition. You must take your own photos.
- Dimensions: 8" x 10"
- Orientation: Landscape or portrait
- Resolution: 220 ppi
- Color space: CMYK (this project is meant to be printed)
- Software: Adobe Illustrator CC
- Organized native file with correctly named layers / layer groups; show your variations on the blog
- Document all your reference image sources on your blog along with links to sources / bibliography info
Considerations
- Selection tool / masking
- Lighting
- Color
Deliverables
- Color laser print of your final project variation on glossy paper; be sure to print your name and date on the back.
- Native (.ai) and pdf file
Process
- Define the design problem:
- What concept are you trying to communicate?
- Who is your target audience? How do you want them to feel when viewing your work? What should they take away?
- Research topic & collect information (gather reference images keeping track of all sources).
- Brainstorm ideas / conceptualize possible design solutions (thumbnails & sketching)
- Develop design solution:
- Break down images into their minimal components.
- Design considerations:
- Composition using the Principles of Design and Elements of Composition.
- Choose appropriate colors.
- Bring your idea into the software and begin your design.
- Technique matters.
- Use the correct tool to solve the design problem.
- Get feedback by presenting your ideas to others.
- In this course we will seek feedback throughout the entire design process.
- Improve your design.
- Submit.
CRITIQUE Feb 5 by 10a
- Come to class ready to present your project.
SUBMIT Feb 7 by 9a
1. Save your file on the art server Digital Art > Matusek > ART 146 > Project 1
- Native file (.psd);
- must have all layers / layer groups in tact
- must show all variations / sketches / supporting materials
- Label your files: YourLastName-P1-photo-composite-date.FileExt
Example: matusek-P1-photo-composite-180212.psd
2. Post to the Blog
- Image of your final project
- Artist statement for your piece. Remember to use design visual language. Should be about 1-2 paragraph in length.
3. Print final project on good quality paper at 8" x 10".
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Stock Image SitesRead: 13 Sources for Free Public Domain and CC0 images; please read license info carefully when choosing images.
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Backup Your Work
Note: Be sure to back up your work in at least two places
Remember that no late work will be accepted. File / data loss is not an excuse for not submitting your project on time.
- on your external or cloud drive
- on the campus student server (command K from the finder).
Remember that no late work will be accepted. File / data loss is not an excuse for not submitting your project on time.