Competencies this week: 505 - Demonstrate basic use of a vector-based drawing program (e.g. Illustrator). 507 - Demonstrate basic use of image editing software (e.g. Photoshop). 508 - Demonstrate intermediate use of image editing software (e.g. 607 - Demonstrate basic knowledge of printing processes. 801 - Operate digital camera and accessories. 804 - Demonstrate ability to physically stabilize camera Agamograph Project: This project should prove to be a real challenge, but you will love the finished product. I'm guessing that you've never created anything quite like this before. You will be creating a style of visual art that was conceived by the Israeli artist, Yaacov Agam. To learn about his life's work, watch this video below: It's difficult to show Agam's work statically in a still photograph - the work requires movement on the part of the viewer. The term for this is kinetic sculpture. Below are a few past projects that simulates that movement: Some tips for approaching this project:
Below is a sample image that I created in Photoshop several years ago: Competencies this week: 505 - Demonstrate basic use of a vector-based drawing program (e.g. Illustrator). 507 - Demonstrate basic use of image editing software (e.g. Photoshop). 508 - Demonstrate intermediate use of image editing software (e.g. 607 - Demonstrate basic knowledge of printing processes. 801 - Operate digital camera and accessories. 804 - Demonstrate ability to physically stabilize camera Project 1: Photoshop Challenge This week I'm going to give you some finished samples and a list of tools. The challenge is to figure out how to create your own using the given features. When you're finished be sure to post your finished results to your portfolio page. The Photoshop tools/features you will be using will be:
PROJECT 2: NOCTI Practice Hands-On Test
This week you will have an opportunity to see a simulation of what may appear on the upcoming NOCTI test. A number of seniors and adult students are scheduled to take this test on April 9th or 10th. The PA Skills Certificate is awarded to students that score Advanced. This can earn you a college credit and could be the basis for possible clep opportunities when/if you're going onto college. In other words, this is an important evaluation! Take this opportunity to get comfortable with the more challenging aspects of this test. Below are two files that we can use to go over some basic concepts before you attempt the practice test: Remove/Straighten Color Cast Photos |
Mr. TuckerMr. Tucker is in his 23rd year as the instructor for the Graphic Arts program. Prior to his teaching career he worked in the flexography industry for ten years and in quick printing for ten years. NEED HELP?Weebly Student Log-in Link
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