WEEK 4 ~ 9/16 & 9/18


Tuesday:  
  • ASSIGNMENT#1: Artist Statement/Design Statement & Bio DUE:  Final DUE
  • ASSIGNMENT#3: CV/Resume DUE:  Final In-Class Workshop
Thursday: CLASS CANCELED--
  • ASSIGNMENT#3: CV/Resume Final DUE (Val will check from home)
  • Introduction to ASSIGNMENT #5: PDF Portfolio 
  • Those of you that are comfortable tackling what is planned for today (those with Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign skills) please go ahead and complete the "In Class" assignment listed below. For those that are not comfortable moving forward and plan to use Powerpoint, I will save my demonstrations for you, and we will get you caught up when we reconvene next Thursday.

    In-Class (Homework) Assignment: Create the following introductory pages of your Portfolio. You may use Powerpoint (demo will be provided) or you may use Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign if you are savvy in the software.
    • Create a Cover Page (Art Image optional)
    • Create the Statement/Bio Page (bio-pic optional)
    • Create THREE Portfolio pages.  Each should include:
     
    1. Name/Contact Info
    2. Image
    3. Title
    4. Dimensions
    5. Media
    6. Description (if necessary)

REMEMBER TO STAY ORGANIZED!
  • Graphic Designers-- Make 300DPI files first, as you may be asked to provide a printed portfolio. When you have them where you want them, save them to the Print Folder. Then make a duplicate, change the image size, and save to your Web folder.
  • Make a folder for your files. Call the are 300dpi (Print Portfolio Folder-Graphic Designers Only) and a separate file for your 72dpi files (Web Portfolio folder).
     







Each slide should provide the following information:
1. Your name.
2. Title of your work. All titles should be italicized or underlined. 
3. The medium. Be reasonable in your choice of terms. Slide label space may affect your word choice, so select your terms well.
4. Date of completion.
5. Dimensions. Whenever you provide dimensions for a work of art, you must use the following conventions:
    Three-dimensional works: Height x Width x Depth (always in that order).
    Two-dimensional works: Height x Width (always in that order).
    Keep your units of measurement consistent. Within the Unites States, measurements are typically recorded in feet and inches. Outside the United States, the metric system is normally used. Both are acceptable.
    Whichever system you select, try to be consistent.

    Examples:
    correct6 ft. x 2 ft. (ft. = feet)
    correct6' x 2'
    correct72 inches x 24 inches (in. = inch)
    correct72" x 24"
    incorrect72 inches x 2 feet (don't mix system of units)
    To convert centimeters to inches: 1 in. = 2.54 centimeters (cm.)

Homework: 
  • ASSIGNMENT #4: Letter of Intent: Schedule an appointment with the writing lab to have someone go over your letter for grammatical support. This is mandatory. Those who do not visit the writing lab will receive a zero for this assignment. The lab will generate an email to me once you have made your appointment.