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Introduction to Graphic Design

Mrs. Vaughan's 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Period Classes  

How to Critique Design

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Papers to sign:

Intro to Grpahics Syllabus

Element: LINE      (video)    (activity)

Element: SHAPE   (video)    (activity)

Element: SPACE    (video)   (see ppt)

Element: VALUE    (video)    (activity)

Element: FORM    (video)    (see ppt)

Element: COLOR   (video)    (activity)

Element: Texture   (video)    (activity)

Principle: BALANCE       (video)    (activity)

Principle: EMPHASIS     (video)    (activity)

Principle: RHYTHM        (video)    (activity)

Principle: PATTERN        (video)    (activity)

Principle: REPETITION    (video)    (activity)

Principle: PROPORTION  (video)    (activity)

Principle: UNITY             (video)    (activity)

Principle: CONTRAST    (video)    (activity)

Download this zipped folder. 
Instructions are included in the Word Document.

Enlarge image by clicking, then right click > Save As  to keep this brick wall image. Use the clone stamp to repair the missing bricks.

Enlarge image by clicking, then right click > Save As  to keep this image. Follow the tutorial at THIS LINK to see more ways to restore a damaged photo!

Click the image to follow the link to the tutorial. Complete the exercise yourself using Layer Masks. 

Difficult Extractions in Photoshop 

Find your own image with a difficult edge and switch the background. Fur/hair are acceptable! Click picture for tutorial

Watch how to use the

Refine Edge Tool

Enlarge this image and right click>Save As. Use Refine Edge to place her at your favorite vacation spot. Remember, I will be zooming in a TON!!!!!

#HairsNotSquares

Study Guide //

Adobe Photshop Tools

& Definitions.

Know these for the test.

Click the link above to enlarge this EHS photo. Using what you know in Photoshop already, composite
the people into a high resolution Wizard of Oz setting with the layer mask!

Hue-ppy Halloween

Use Refine Edge + a Clipping Mask + an Adjustment Layer to change the color of this pumpkin!

-Word Doc Instructions Here-

--Video Link Here--

You're Invited! (Warmup)
Select appropriate typefaces for each line of this invitation. This project should take less than one class period. 

Letter Composition Project
Rule 1: Black and White Letters

Rule 2: 2 Initials per square

Rule 3: Different Fonts for each box!

Rule 4: Must constrain proportions

Rule 5: No Wingdings

Rule 6: Fill the entire box with interest!

Digital Toast // Continuing our Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Click the toast above to find the instructions for this project! "Drop it to me" when you're finished!

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