Sophomore Reviews (Schedule + Room Numbers)

Please check your corresponding room assignments and suggested time of pin up for the Sophomore Reviews next week. Students presenting after lunch (1:30-3:00) can setup in Rm 103 anytime after 10:30am.

Professionally printed/bound process book and final DVD must be ready by start of your time slot. Late work will not be accepted. **Please dress professionally for your final review.

Week 16 Day 2 (Wednesday, Dec 8) - Homework

1. Continue assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects and refining projects 1-3. 

2. Complete course evaluation for Design Tech (log on with your 4x4 at http://eval.ou.edu)

Process book and projects due next week during Sophomore Reviews (Dec 15 + 16)

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I plan on covering motion design and interactive design exercises next semester in Visual Communications II, prepare to use additional software such as Dreamweaver, Flash Catalyst, After Effects/Apple Motion (plan to acquire these programs accordingly)

Have a restful winter break!

Week 16 Day 1 (Tuesday, Dec 6) - Homework

1. Continue assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects and refining projects 1-3. 

2. Complete course evaluation for Design Tech (log on with your 4x4 at http://eval.ou.edu)

Completing all of your fall 2011 evaluations will automatically enter you into a drawing to win one of three Apple iPad 2.

Process book and projects due next week during Sophomore Reviews (Dec 15 + 16)

Week 15 Day 2 (Thursday, Dec 1) -Homework

1. Continue assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects and refining projects 1-3.

2. Complete course evaluation for Design Tech (log on with your 4x4 at http://eval.ou.edu)

Completing all of your fall 2011 evaluations will automatically enter you into a drawing to win one of three Apple iPad 2.

Week 15 Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 29) - Homework

1. Begin assembling your process book that will include both Visual Communications I and Design Technology projects.

**Download process book guidelines and project list for design technology and on the d2l.

2. Continue to refine and improve projects 1-3 in preparation for development of process book. Any relevant and effective improvements made to projects will positively affect process book grade.

Web Basics - Resources

WEB DOMAIN + HOSTING

If interested in purchasing a custom web domain with hosting space, I recommend 1and1.com. The Linux 1&1 beginner hosting package costs $4.99 a month---that package includes 1 web domain; 50 GB web space; 250 e-mail accounts; 

All OU Student have a school assigned web sub-domain and 1 GB worth of server space. Find Hosting website with portfolio.ou.edu instructions here (*you must grant public permissions for all files/folders for others to see your site with a password)

HANDOUTS
Web Design Basics

InDesign Interactivity Demo Handout

960 grid system (great resource for grid templates)

Week 13 Day 2 (Thursday, Nov 17) - Homework

1. Continue to refine and improve projects 1-3 in preparation for development of process book. 

2. Complete InDesign Exercise (for Nov 17)

a) Create a 10 page document in InDesign, Letter sized, Landscape orientation, facing pages, use either 5 or 7 columns

b) Using and applying Masters, add a footer to all pages that contains your first and last name and current page number.

c)  First page must have 9 different images. All images must be placed into a consistently sized square frame, and aligned/distributed evenly in a 3x3 grid structure.

d) On pages 2-10, place 1-2 images and 1 paragraph of lorem ipsum text on each page (one large image, one small close up image). Layout structure of image and text should be consistent throughout all pages.

e) Submit PDF of final document to "InDesign Exercise (nov 17) Submission" Dropbox folder by the start of next class, Tuesday, Nov 22 at 4:30pm.

Week 13 Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 15) - Homework

Refine and improve projects 1-3 in preparation for development of process book. Introduction to various InDesign tools and techniques as well as web basics will be introduced in the coming weeks.

Week 12 Day 2 (Thur, Nov 10) Homework

Final Critique for Project 3 will take place next class, Tuesday, Nov 15 at 4:30pm.

What to submit:

1. Print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all months. **Write your full name on the back in PENCIL. Pin to wall by Tuesday at 4:30pm. Projects pinned after 4:30pm will be marked down as late.

2. Prepare a digital presentation (to be created in powerpoint or InDesign) of your entire process from project 3; digital presentation to be used in final critique in order to concisely document and discuss progress through each phase of project 3. If you want to use Powerpoint, you can download a template ppt file and example PDF from the D2L. Digital PDF of digital presentation must be loaded to instructor station by 4:30pm.

2. CD with project 3 files (organized as followed below:)

Proj 3 files must be organized, labeled and structured accordingly to chart below. Please only include files listed below.

CD must be submitted to instructor by end of class session (CDs submitted after 7:20pm will be marked as late). Late work will be subjected to penalties.

Week 12 Day 1 (Thursday, Nov 8) - Homework

1. Begin creative development for version 4 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 4:

• Visual Poem area should explore a complimentary relationship between typography and object based imagery 
• Explore ways to join and unify the visual poem with the calendar text components in order to achieve a fluid composition
• Colors allowed: CMYK color mode

Final critique will take place next week, Tuesday, Nov 15.

Week 11 Day 2 (Thursday, Nov 3) - Homework

1. Continue creative development for version 3 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 3:

• Visual Poem area should explore the modification and merging between your object based imagery (explored in version 1) and typography study (explored in version 1) components 
• Explore ways to join and unify the visual poem with the calendar text components in order to achieve a fluid composition
• Colors allowed: Black, white, plus 1 CYMK color

Additional ideas to consider:

• Analyze use of typographic and object based imagery with regards to basic design principles. 
• Composition should be evocative and rich--bring powerful imagery, memories feelings to mind
• Calendar system (day, month weeks) should indicate a VISUAL passing of time. 
• Stereotypical scenes or event of each month and/or literal depictions of your text passage is strongly discouraged

Version 3 review will take place next week. Print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review next class session Tuesday, Nov 8.

Design Is History

DesignIsHistory.com started out as a grad thesis project for Dominic Flask. Created as a helpful resource for new designers and students, Design Is History gives viewers a concise overview of various milestones from design history, highlighting important design movements and influential designers that have shaped the evolution of design.

Week 11 Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 1)- Homework

Begin creative development for version 3 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 3:

• Visual Poem area should explore the modification and merging between your object based imagery (explored in version 1) and typography study components (explored in version 1) 
• Explore ways to join and unify the visual poem with the calendar text components in order to achieve a cohesive and fluid composition
• Colors allowed: Black, white, plus 1 CYMK color

Additional ideas to consider:

• Analyze use of typographic and object based imagery with regards to basic design principles. 
• Composition should be evocative and rich--bring powerful imagery, memories feelings to mind
• Calendar system (day, month weeks) should indicate a VISUAL passing of time. 
• Stereotypical scenes or event of each month and/or literal depictions of your text passage is strongly discouraged

Version 3 review will take place next week. Print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review Tuesday, Nov 8, 4:30pm.

Week 10 Day 2 (Thursday, Oct 27) : Homework

Begin creative development for version 2 of project 3.

Basic Guidelines for version 2: Visual Poem area should consist of poetry typography (poem, lyric, literary passage, etc) only for two-thirds of document + calendar info area (name of month, days of week/month) restricted to remaining one-third of document, vertical orientation, only black/white (no grayscale) allowed.

Explore ways in which your typeface selection, size, weight, leading/tracking, can be interpreted as expressive typography. Your poetic type should effectively communicating the message of the season, month and poet. It is discouraged to rely solely on a literal depiction of your text passage or mimic the visual structure produced in your previous image only studies.

Version 2 review will take place next class session. Black + white print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review Tuesday, Nov 1, 4:30pm.

Inspiration: Title Sequence

Unofficial title sequence for The Adventures of Tintin film designed and created by James Curran. Illustrations in title sequence feature clever transitions between various characters and relevant imagery from the full comic book series.

Week 10 Day 1 (Tuesday, Oct 25) : Homework

Continue creative development for version 1 of project 3. Black + white print outs (trimmed to 10"x16") for all 12 months should be prepared for review Thursday, Oct 27, 4:30pm.

Guidelines for version 1: Visual Poem area should consist of imagery** only (for two-thirds of document) + calendar info area (name of month, days of week/month restricted to remaining one-third of document), vertical orientation, only black/white allowed.

**All imagery used must be copyright free.

Illustration Inspiration

Hero Design

James Gulliver Hancock - All the Buildings in NYC

Week 9 Day 2 (Thursday, Oct 20) - Homework

Begin creative development for version/part 1 of project 3. Keep in mind the following guidelines for part 1: Image only (for two-thirds of document) + calendar info (month, days of week, days text restricted to remaining one-third of document), vertical orientation, only use black/white.

Imagery used in this project must be copyright free. Incorporating a variety of different mediums, drawings, ink/brushwork, cut/torn paper, photographs, masks, scans, found imagery should be considered in this image inspired phase of the project. Consider how your composition of imagery evokes the expressive qualities of your found text passage/poem/lyric.

As a group you are to develop a consistent calendar system that indicates the passing of time through an entire year. Consider how the various types of information such as day, month, week can be revealed clearly.

Review of version 1 of Project 3 test print for all months per group is due next Thursday, Oct 27, 4:30pm.

Color Resources

**Although color will not be incorporated into your project 3 until part 3, it is important you explore ways color can communicate information in your calendars.

Color Lovers - Color Inspiration + Community

Color in Motion by Claudia Cortes

Color Jack

Week 9 Day 1 (Oct 18) - Homework

1. Select your group members (there will be one group of three students), then figure out who will be responsible for the Winter(Dec, Jan, Feb), Spring(Mar, Apr, May), Summer (June, July, Aug), Autumn(Sept, Oct, Nov) month by the end of class today.

2. Based on your assigned season, find a quote, lyric, poem, or literary passage (between 3-4 lines in length) that relates to your months. This text selection should serve as a starting point for your conceptual studies and exploration in image development of your calendar months.

3. Construct a mood board, of images, colors, textures that relate to your chosen text passages. This mood board should serve as inspiration for your visual language/style within your calendar pages.

Both your selected text and mood boards will be reviewed during the next class session, Thursday, Oct 20.

Project 3: Visual Poetry Calendar

Description:
Students will be working together in teams of 4 to create a twelve month calendar. Each student will be responsible for designing three posters that use imagery and words to convey a season. Together, the group will design a unified calendar system that creates a single visual story across all 12 pages.

Each group must utilize a consistent typographic system for the calendar information (days, weeks, months) on the page. There should be a singular conceptual mechanism from page to page within each group. The system that each groupdevelops must be flexible enough for individual designers to work with it as they develop their image area.

Specifications:
Size: 10" x 16" trimmed white paper (from 11" x 17" sheet, to allow for bleeds); Orientation must be vertical.

Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are to be used as production tools. The assembly of your final 12 page document must be completed with InDesign.

Text: Limited to using only 1-2 the following fonts (Arno Pro, Adobe Caslon Pro, Garamond Premier Pro, Din Schriften, Futura, Helvetica)

Timeline + Deadlines:
Research + Brainstorming to be reviewed by instructor on Thursday, Oct 20, 4:30pm.

Part 1: Image only (two-thirds of doc) + calendar (restricted to remaining one-third of doc), black/white; test poster print for all months due Thursday, Oct 27, 4:30pm.

Part 2: Typography only (two-thirds of doc) + calendar (restricted to remaining one-third of doc), black/white; test poster print for all months (from part 1 + 2) due Tuesday, Nov 1, 4:30pm.

Part 3: Combine image and typography developed in parts 1-2, content may be modified, black and 1 color; test poster print for all months (from part 1-3) due Tuesday, Nov 8, 4:30pm.

Part 4: Combine image and typography developed in parts 1-2, content may be modified, CMYK Process colors; Final Critique (printed comps and all process work) due Tuesday, Nov 15, 4:30pm.

Week 8 Day 2 (Thursday , Oct 13)- Homework

Final Critique for Project 2 will take place next class, Tuesday, Oct 18 at 4:30pm.

What to submit:
1. Color printout of project on 11x17 (tabloid) plain white paper. **Write your full name on the back, in pencil. Pin to wall by Tuesday at 4:30pm. Projects pinned after 4:30pm will be considered late.

2. CD with project 2 files (organized as followed below:)

Project 2 folder with naming structure: FullName_Project2_ART2643

>>"Process Docs" folder (with PDF scans of all brainstorming and thumbnail sketches (for all potential topics and layouts)
>>"Design Files" folder (with Illustrator file; *be sure to embed images used as references for illustrations)
>>"Final Output" folder (with midpoint crit pdf, and final crit pdf)

CD must be submitted by end of class session (Tuesday at 7:20pm). Late work will be subjected to penalties.

Week 8 Day 1 (Tuesday , Oct 11)- Homework

Continue working on illustration layout comp for Project 2 in Illustrator. Final project critiques will be conducted during next, Tuesday, Oct 18 at 4:30pm.

Week 7 Day 2 (Thursday, Oct 6) - Homework

Continue working on illustration layout comp for Project 2 in Illustrator. Mini group critiques will be conducted during next class, Tuesday, Oct 11 at 4:30pm. Print out your illustrator file for presentation in pre-selected small groups by start of next class (4:30pm).

Keep in mind your project must effectively instruct someone how to complete a specific task. Use of text is allowed as long as it follows the type requirements and is used sparingly. Use of color is optional, within appropriate taste and relevance.

Be sure to focus on the overall project objectives as well:

+ To gain experience with vector based drawing tools and techniques.
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions.

Week 7 Day 1 (Tuesday, Oct 4) - Homework

1. From books, design magazines, design annuals, find at least 3 examples of posters (must not be identical to examples shown in class, advertisement/movie posters are not allowed) that exhibit interesting visual layouts. Photocopy or scan/print your chosen three posters, then write up (for each poster) 2-3 sentences that clearly explain the use of various elements of design within the poster, and how the structuring of those elements engage the eye through use of specific principles of design. Be sure to consult previous lecture notes and use appropriate design terminology.

Be prepared to discuss your finding in groups next class session, Thursday, Oct 6 @ 4:30pm.

2. Continue to work on the initial layout for Project 2. Midpoint group critiques will be conducted next Monday, Oct 10.

Week 6 Day 2 (Thursday, Sept 29) -Homework

Being creating your Layout Comp for Project 2. Based on advice and critique of concept ideas and thumbnail sketches, begin composing photographs (as tracing references) and building illustrations that construct the steps involved in your instructional diagram.

Imagery for all steps of your task should be sized and positioned in Illustrator by the start of next class, Tuesday, Oct 4, 4:30pm. **Midpoint group crit will take place Monday, Oct 11.

Week 6 Day 1 (Tuesday, Sept 27) -Homework

1. Choose 3 out of your 5 topics proposed for project 2, and create 9 different and distinct thumbnail sketches (for each topic) that will explore possible layout choices (number of steps, proposed imagery, etc). Sketches must be scanned and emailed by Thursday, Sept 28, 5:00pm.

2. Complete Drawing Exercise 2 (create illustration based off a photograph of a person). Save photograph and line art drawing separately as PDFs (8.5x11 sized document) and emailed by Thursday, Sept 28, 5:00pm.

Next class, Thursday, Sept 29 will be a work from home studio day. I will be available for in person feedback/work reviews from 4-5pm in Rm 111. Work submitted via email will receive feedback on Friday, with the expectation that you continue to work on the development of project 2 during the weekend.

Illustrator: Keyboard Shortcuts for Drawing

Adobe Resource for Drawing Keyboard Shortcuts

Week 5 Day 2 (Thursday, Sept 22) -Homework

1. Brainstorm at least 5 possible topics for project 2 in your sketchbook. List out steps for each possible task, who the intended audience/demographic will be. Does the task require any prior knowledge or experience? Sketches and ideas will be reviewed at beginning of next class.

2. Complete Drawing Exercise 1. Print out photograph and line art drawing separately onto 8.5x11 paper for review during next class.

Project 2: Instructional Diagram

Download Project 2 specifications

Description:
Create an instructional diagram that teaches an audience or demographic how to complete a specific task. The goal of the project is to communicate a concise and clear set of instructions, in the format of a poster, that explains the essential parts and operations of a chosen task.

Objectives:
+ To gain experience with vector based drawing tools and techniques.
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions.

Specifications:
Size: Tabloid sized (11" x 17") white paper.
Media: Photographs, photomontage used as drawing references. The assembly of your final comp must be done using Adobe Illustrator.
Text: Title must be set in Helvetica Bold 36pt or larger; all other text, if used, should be kept to a minimum (phrases + labels)and must be set in Helvetica 12pt.

Timeline + Deadlines:
Conceptual Brainstorming : Brainstorm 5 possible topics in sketchbook due Tuesday, Sept 27, 4:30pm.
Thumbnail Sketches : Create 9 different + distinct sketches (each) for 3 possible topics due Thursday, Sept 29, 4:30pm.
Initial Layout Comps: Choose best topic and generate components in full sized layout (midpoint group crit Oct 11).
Project 2 Final Critique: Printed comp and all process work due Tuesday, October 18, 4:30pm.

Grading criteria (500 points total) // Worth 20% of course grade
Process (Brainstorming, Sketches, Layout, Refinement)—100 points
Communication—100 points
Innovation—100 points
Aesthetics—100 points
Professionalism—100 points

{via Printer & Piemaker}

{via Joel Franusic}

Week 5 Day 1 (Tuesday, Sept 20) - Homework

Bring in 10 digitized/scanned photos of objects (5 of those object must be organic forms - ie plant, leaf, fruit, vegetable, etc) to next class.

Week 4 Day 2 (Thursday-Sept 15): Homework

Final Critique for Project 1 will take place next class, Tuesday, Sept 20 at 4:30pm.

What to submit:
1. Black and white printout of project on 11x17 (tabloid) plain white paper. **Write your full name on the back, in pencil. Pin to wall by Tuesday at 4:30pm.

2. Final PDF(X-1a format) export from Illustrator file. **Load PDF onto desktop of instructor's station by Tuesday at 4:30pm.

3. CD with project 1 files (organized as followed below:)

Main Project folder with naming structure: FullName_Project1_ART2643

>>"Process Docs" folder (with PDF scan of initial sketches + text content brainstorming)
>>"Design Files" folder (with Illustrator file)
>>"Final Output" folder (with midpoint crit pdf, final PDF/X-1a)

CD must be submitted by end of class session (Tuesday at 7:20pm). Late work will be subjected to penalties.

Week 4 Day 1 (Tuesday, Sept 13) - Homework

Continue working on typographic layout comp for Project 1 in Illustrator. Final printed layout due next Tuesday, Sept 20.

Be sure to focus on the overall project objectives:

+ To create an awareness of the image of typography.
+ To explore positive and negative space relationships in a design composition.
+ To experiment with the design element value in a black-and-white composition.

Week 3 Day 2 (Thursday, Sept 8): Homework

Continue working on typographic layout comp for Project 1 in Illustrator.

Review the principles of design presentation slides and reflect on how the use of type and basic letterform are effectively telling your personal and unique story. Don't be afraid to think metaphorically and conceptually.

Mini group critiques will be conducted during next class. Export what you have completed in Illustrator as a PDF for presentation in pre-selected groups by start of next class (4:30pm).

Week 3 Day 1 (Thursday, Sept 6) - Homework

Continue working on typographic layout comp for Project 1 in Illustrator. Keep in mind the overall focus of the project is to examine typographic letterforms that will illustrate multi-facets of yourself.

How do the lines, shapes, style of your letterforms, placement of letterforms, composition, black-white contrast tell the story about your personality? Don't be afraid to think metaphorically and conceptually. Also focus on the following overall project objectives:

+ To create an awareness of the image of typography.
+ To explore positive and negative space relationships in a design composition.
+ To experiment with the design element value in a black-and-white composition.

Week 2 Day 2 (Thursday, Sept 1) - Homework

Being creating initial Layout Comps for Project 1. Based on advice and critique of concept ideas and portrait sketches, determine which sketch best captures your personality and the overall tone you wish to strengthen in defining yourself in a typographic self portrait. Generate basic typographic elements in a tabloid paper sized layout in Illustrator.

Typography resources

Typography in Motion from ilovetypography.com on Vimeo.

League of Moveable Type - Free Open Source Type
Smashing Magazine - 80 Beautiful Typefaces
IloveTypography.com - Excellent articles and resources
So You Need a TypeFace? - flowchart by Julian Hansen

Best Quality (Free) Fonts

15 beautiful fonts (Smashing Magazine)

Designer Daily's recommended free fonts

Modern + Cool free fonts

Illustrator Tips

VectorTuts Introduction to Type Tools

VectorTuts Introduction to Pen Tool

Week 2 Day 1 (Tuesday, Aug 30) - Homework

1. Create 5-10 freeform sketches or traced photographs of yourself to be used in your Typographic Self-Portrait project. Be sure to explore a variety of angles, facial expressions, portrait interpretations, etc. Sketches will be reviewed at the start of next class, Thursday, August 31, 4:30pm.

2. Begin to gather found type/letterforms to be used in Project 1 (Scan/save digital found type, save fonts, handrawn/sketch your own letterforms)

Week 2 Day 1 (Tuesday, Aug 30) Demo files

Download the following files for today's demo

Happy Forest Vectors from Vecteezy

Garden Images

Copyright Resources

Copyright Basics

Copyright Registration for Online Works

Creative Commons Site

Fantastic flowchart diagraming the importance of getting permission to post copyright images online. Created and designed by Pia Bijkerk, Erin Loechner and Yvette van Boven.

{via SwissMiss}

Week 1 Day 2 (Thursday, Aug 25) - Homework

1. Begin Conceptual Brainstorming for Project 1. Think about what you want to use for your textual content (your name? a description of yourself?)

In your sketchbook write out the letters, words, phrases that you intend to use in your self portrait. Being to examine the formal structure of letters, numbers, and punctuation. Look for form and shape relationships between your intended text content. Sketches and text lists due for review Tuesday, Aug 30, 4:30pm.

2. If you plan on using photographs in the Portrait Sketch process next week, be sure to photograph (digitally or print) yourself this weekend. The more photos you have of yourself, the better (try a variety of angles, expressions, etc). Bring tracing paper and the printed or digital copies of your photos to the next class session.

Project 1: Typographic Self-Portrait

Download Project 1 specifications


Description:

Create a self-portrait using only typographic characters (letters, numbers, punctuation). The “content” of this portrait

should consist of letterforms that spell your name and/or construct a short text to describe yourself, or how you would

like others to see you. Examine the forms of typographic elements closely to determine what will represent you best.

Think about how your design relfects you as a designer.

Objective:

+ To create an awareness of the image of typography.

+ To explore positive and negative space relationships in a design composition.

+ To experiment with the design element value in a black-and-white compositon.

Specifications:

Size: 11" x 17", vertical preferred; black typographic forms on a white background.

Media: You can generate the letterforms or text on the computer, cut them from periodicals, or hand-draw them.

The assembly of your final comp must be done using Adobe Illustrator.

Letters, numbers, and symbols such as parentheses are allowed, as are combinations of different typefaces. However

you may not manipulate or deform the letterforms.

Timeline + Deadlines:

Conceptual Brainstorming : Figure out text content, examine letterform structure in sketchbook due Tuesday, Aug 30, 4:30pm.

Portrait Sketches : 5-10 freeform sketches or traced photographs due Thursday, September 1, 4:30pm.

Initial Layout Comps: Choose best sketch and generate typographic components in full sized layout (continues Week 3 + 4).

Project 1 Critique: Printed comp and all process work due Tuesday, September 20, 4:30pm.

Grading criteria (500 points total) // Worth 20% of course grade

Process (Brainstorming, Sketches, Layout, Refinement)—100 points

Communication—100 points

Innovation—100 points

Aesthetics—100 points

Professionalism—100 points

Weekly Schedule

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Timeline

*last revised 8.23.11

01 T 23 Aug Introductions/ What is Design?

     R 25 Aug Copyright + Imaging Basics / Project 1 Introduced

02 T 30 Aug Elements of Design / Illustrator basics + tool

     R 01 Sep **Work Day / Desk Critiques

03 T 06 Sep Typography / Illustrator demo (type, area, path)

     R 08 Sep **Work Day / Desk Critiques

04 T 13 Sep **Mini Group Critiques

     R 15 Sep **Work Day / Desk Critiques

05 T 20 Sep Project 1 due (final crit)

     R 22 Sep Project 2 Introduced / Photoshop demo (retouching)

06 T 27 Sep Illustrator Color + Drawing Tools

     R 29 Sep **Work Day / Desk Critiques

07 T 04 Oct **Mini Group Critiques

     R 06 Oct **Work Day / Workshop / Desk Critiques

08 T 11 Oct Project 2 due (final crit)

     R 13 Oct Project 3 Introduced

     Visual Themes / InDesign toolbox

09 T 18 Oct InDesign demo (Path Layout)

     R 20 Oct **Work Day / Desk Critiques

10 T 25 Oct **Workshop / Desk Critiques

     R 27 Oct **Mini Group Critiques

11 T 01 Nov **Workshop / Desk Critiques

     R 03 Nov **Work Day / Desk Critiques

12 T 08 Nov Project 3 due (final crit)

     R 10 Nov Intro to Process Book Assembly (web + print)

     Grid Layout

13 T 15 Nov **Work Day / Desk Critiques

     R 17 Nov Web Design + Usability (basics) / Work Day

14 T 22 Nov **Work Day / Desk Critiques

     R 24 Nov Holiday: Thanksgiving Break

15 T 29 Nov Web Basics (Dreamweaver, IndeExhibit)

     R 01 Dec **Work Day / Workshop / Desk Critiques

16 T 06 Dec **Work Day / Desk Critiques

     R 08 Dec Process Book (web + print) final crit

Final Review Thursday/Friday 15 + 16 Dec Final Reviews with VisCom Faculty

Note: Schedule is for planning purposes only; Activities may change based on course needs

**Agendas will vary on days depending on the needs of the class

Week 1 Day 1 (Aug 23): Homework

1. Assignment 1: In a "visual diagram", map out the story of what you did this summer (work, travel, vacation, etc). You can use type, imagery, patterns, textures. Feel free to integrate a variety of different mediums and techniques, sketch, draw, paint, collage, etc. Be creative!

Final output must be at least 8 1/2" x 11" and can be physical or digital (saved as a PDF). Due at the start of Thursday's class session, Aug 25.

2. As of next week, August 30, all students must bring a laptop (loaded with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), a mouse, and sketchbook to every class session.

If you already have your laptop, please bring it to the next class session as I will show you how to install the necessary print drivers and software in order to print in the labs.

Syllabus + Student Profile

Download Syllabus

Download Student Profile (fill out and submit via email rachel.fujita@ou.edu by end of first class session)