Graphic Design
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Monday: Mar. 26| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
Evaluate Printed Found Objects
ILLUSTRATOR
Select one of your choice to design and redesign.

HOMEWORK DUE WED. (3/21):
Reading:
Handout (must read before Wednesday class)
Computer:
Exercise3: Designing with TYPE

Prepare type content for your design and redesign of a printed informational piece.

Wednesday: Mar. 28| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
ILLUSTRATOR
Demo:Working with TYPE
see type specific resources »

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
Computer:
Exercise3: Designing with TYPE
2 Layouts of Type Due (images a bonus, not necessary, can use placeholders) Two versions - one using all complete content, second organizing and adding or subtracting content as you see fit.
(15points each)

Monday: Apr. 2| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
ILLUSTRATOR
Demo: Placing images. Creating Threaded Column Based Text. Text Wrap around object.

HOMEWORK:
Reading Handout:
All about Brochure planning.


Wednesday: Apr. 4| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
Assign and Discuss Exercise 4 »

Group Project: Plan and Design a Newsletter showcasing the designers selected by Cooper Hewit

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
Computer:
Exercise3: Designing with TYPE
2 Layouts of Type Due (images a bonus, not necessary, can use placeholders) Two versions - one using all complete content, second organizing and adding or subtracting content as you see fit.
(15points each)

Monday: Apr. 9| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
IN DESIGN Demo
Live Trace Reevaluated
Meet with Group
Turn in Ex. 3 (email PDF print quality to heidik@wolfram.com)

HOMEWORK:
Exercise 4: Group Project
Newsletter Design for Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. Be prepared to work with your team in class on Wednesday, have all materials that are your responsibility ready to share.

Wednesday: Apr. 11| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
Working with Symbols in Illustrator
OPEN LAB

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
1st draft of CHM Newsletter (CRITIQUE)


Monday: Apr. 16| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
CRITIQUE 1st drafts

HOMEWORK:
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Wednesday: Apr. 18| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
Design Lecture
InDesign Demos

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
WORK ON GROUP/INDIVIDUAL PROJECT


Monday: Apr. 23| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
Return graded typography exercises - quick review - look at good design - see all ** on resources»

HOMEWORK:
Exercise 4 Due Wednesday (group version and individual version)


Wednesday: Apr. 25| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
Exercise 4: DUE critique

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
Begin Final Project: Poster


Monday: Apr. 30| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
LAB

HOMEWORK:
POSTER FINAL PROJECT


Wednesday: May. 2| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
LAB

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:
Final Poster Project Due


Monday: May. 7| 6:00-7:50pm

Illustrator ExerciseIN CLASS:
FINAL REVIEW