sleduc on October 7th, 2010

Goal
Using Adobe Illustrator, try to re-create the logo on this business card

The client wants you to re-create the logo on this business card
They do not have the original graphic
They do want the new logo to be exactly like the original
You will need the logo for the web design and other publications you may create
Good Luck!

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sleduc on October 7th, 2010

 
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Business cards are small 2 x 3.5 inch representations of ourselves to the world. What can you included in your card to help convey who you are?

YOU DO NOT NEED TO PUT YOUR PICTURE IN THE CARD!
Include your logo
Include name
Include graduation year
Include top three multiple intelligences
Include color picked from the color theory [...]

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sleduc on October 4th, 2010

A question that comes up in class often, ‘How do I fill in an area in between two shapes?’  The answer has two dimensions.  First, you can only fill in shapes, not between shapes. Second, you can combine shapes.  So, let’s combine the shapes and voila, we will be able to fill in the new [...]

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sleduc on February 26th, 2010

Wow!  Do you want to learn about Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash from the experts?  Check out this web site: tv.adobe.com

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sleduc on October 18th, 2009

Capital Grad Owen Freeman, working at the Art Center in Pasadena, California, is in a series about illustrators and graphic designer creating material in  a playful, yet serious manner. Watch and find out more . . .
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sleduc on October 11th, 2009

Find a tutorial

Adobe Workshops
Adobe.com/support/illustrator
Illustrator Howto
www.ndesign-studio.com
www.adobeillustratortutorials.com
www.smashingmagazine.com
www.tutorialized.com
www.techtutorials.info
technotarget.com
www.tutoriallounge.com
www.layersmagazine.com
www.graphicmania.net
www.biorust.com

Follow the directions
Problem solve as needed
Write down questions for tomorrow
Save your work to share tomorrow
As you work on your tutorial,

examine

layers pallet,
filters menu and
other effects under the edit menu

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sleduc on October 1st, 2009

Vote for your favorite logo!

Look at the  Logos

The presentation

Write down your favorites
Take the Survey

The SurveyMonkey.com Survey

Vote for all the entries you like

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sleduc on September 30th, 2009

Mission Statement

The CHS community inspires all learners to think, explore, and grow.

Take the three themes from the school’s mission statement; Think, Explore and Grow and create a logo or advertising campaign graphic.  Include the three words in the design.  You can include images if you like but be careful to make sure the image is [...]

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sleduc on September 23rd, 2009

Goal

Learn to teach yourself how to use computer programs

Product

Familiarity with Illustrator tutorials and help system
Rough draft of personal logo

Process

Explore the Illustrator Help System
Explore online tutorials
Create your logo
Record at least 3 questions
Save your work to your server account

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Resources

Adobe Workshops
Adobe.com/support/illustrator
Illustrator Howto
www.ndesign-studio.com
www.adobeillustratortutorials.com
www.smashingmagazine.com
www.tutorialized.com
www.techtutorials.info
technotarget.com
www.tutoriallounge.com
www.layersmagazine.com
www.graphicmania.net
www.biorust.com

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