Graphic Design I explores art made with text. It includes both hands-on and computer based projects. Students start out learning about and making graffiti and calligraphy projects. We have some history of printing and print making with a block printing project. Then we move into computers with some Adobe practices. Students wrap up the semester by designing buttons and t-shirts for community events.

Warm-ups for the homecoming button and t-shirt designs:
You can pause the videos and go back to parts you need to rewatch

Video: Beginner Adobe Illustrator Tutorial Using Shapes -Remember to open Adobe Illustrator.

Video: How to Create a Retro Style Badge Logo in Adobe Illustrator -Remember to open Adobe Illustrator.
The guy is using an Apple computer, not Windows. Ignore his "command key" shortcuts. If you want shortcuts, use CTRL+C to copy and CTRL+V to paste.

Simple Erase, Draw and Paint in Photoshop
Follow these directions to do the assignment

1. Start a new Photoshop document. Make sure it is formatted for CMYK color.
   
   • In Photoshop go File > New. When the window opens find Color Mode and select CMYK Color.
     
2. Copy and paste this dog graphic into your new Photoshop document.
   (The graphic was found at this web page.)
   

   

   
   
3. Use the Lasso Tool and the Delete Key to quickly cut out and delete the food bowl.
   
4. Use the Eraser Tool to erase the tonque but leave the mouth lines.
   
   • You can make the eraser bigger or smaller. Use the Brush Preset Picker in the bar menu just above the document.
     
5. Draw a collar on the dog with a black outline. The thickness of the outline should match the rest of the dog's lines.
   
   • Use the Brush Tool set on 100% hardness. Use the Brush Preset Picker to adjust the hardness and the size.
     
   • Use the Color Window to make the Paintbrush black.
     
6. Color the dog and its new collar neatly and completely. Use a different color for the collar than for the dog.
   
   • Use the Paint Bucket Tool (nested "under" the Gradient icon in Adobe CS3) to quickly dump color into the dog's body.
     
   • If you use the Brush Tool, use the Brush Preset to make it bigger or smaller as needed to fill large or small areas.
     
   • Use the Color Window or Swatches Window to choose colors.
     
7. Make sure Mrs. Farwell sees your finished work for feedback and points.