In class Fri Feb 28th

Get JOe your Vector images


How to cut things professionally
- You need an x-acto knife, a metal ruler and a cutting mat
- Keep the ruler between you and the knife
- Don't cut towards your body
- Use the ruler to protect the image area.


Finish ATC critique




3d Design and 3d Printing

 
3d printing has been used by industry since the mid 1980's. It is used to print everything from food to guns to human tissue.

Our Makerbot 3D printers work through additive manufacturing. This is accomplished by laying down thin layers of plastic, one on top of the other, to build up a 3d structure.

3D models can be built in 3d software programs or captured with a 3d scanner or digital camera.



Websites
Thingiverse - free download 3d model library

Shapeways - Create and Sell 3d models















Work on cookie cutter Project 
- Find images for your cookie cutter
- Ask yourself, "How will this look as a cookie", "what does it mean to be a cookie, to be eaten?"
- Look for shapes without thin parts

- Show JOe what you find


TinkerCad
- create an account here
- Your TinkerCad Home Page




TinkerCad Basics

- whats where

In class Wed Feb 26th

Critique ATC project

Turning your ATC's into a 9 up for Printing

How to layout one ATC nine times on a piece of 8.5" x 11" paper

1) In Photoshop File ---- New to get a new document. It should be 8.5" x 11" at 180 resolution

2) Find the unprintable border. Put in "guides" marking 1/4" from the top and sides, and 1/4" from the bottom


3) Copy and past your ATC into your new file


4) Duplicate your ATC's layer and move it.  Layout 2 horizontal and 4 vertical cards as shown below.

5) Print each of your 9 up layouts twice for a total of 18 cards each. Ask for the Thickest paper they have.
* Tell the printer not to change the scale of the image.


6) Cut out the ATC's and sign the back of each card.

Where can you get prints made?
- Office Max south side
- Clark in the Mail Room
- On-line, I like Vistaprint

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Assignment 5 - 3D printed cookie cutter 

 For this assignment you will be using Photoshop and Tinkercad to create a cookie cutter. 

In class Mon Feb 24th

Critique ATC project

In class Fri Feb 21st

Vocabulary for upcoming critique:

What we are looking at:

- Composition (placement of visual elements in 2d space...positive & negative space, rule of thirds)

- Image - subject matter

- Line

- Shape

- Form

- Value

- Color

- Texture

- Scale

- Rhythm

- Balance

- Dominance & Emphasis

- Proportion

- Gradation

- Harmony

- Variety

- Movement

Each of these elements becomes a "signifier" to the viewer. This means that the viewer will use these visual elements to make sense of the image. 

Work on ATC Project 


Project 4 Due Mon Feb 24th before class

Check Google Photos for the shared album

I class Wed Feb 19th

Photoshop Day 2

Selection Tools
- making a selection
- cut, copy, paste

Move Tool

Clone Stamp

Colors

Gradient

Smudge Tool

Type Tool

Vector Tools

Resizing images in Photoshop

* Situation: you are applying for a grant or show and the application states that images are required to be1920 pixels on the largest size.
? How can you find out the current size of you image?
? How can you change the size of your image?

Go to Image --- Image Size

From this window you can see the images current size in inches, pixels, mm, or cm. You change the size and/or resolution in this window. You can also lock the proportions to keep your images from looking distorted.  


Saving Files in Photoshop

File Types
PSD - Working File: specific uncompresses file type which contains all the images information
JPEG - Finished File: universal compressed file type

All files in Photoshop need to be "flattened" before they can be saved as a JPEG.





Artist Trading Card (ATC) walk through

1) create a new 2.5" x 3.5" document at 180 dpi (resolution) --- File New
2) use "save as" to save the document 8 times as "temp-1.psd", "temp-2.psd", "temp-3.psd".....ect
3) find images on the internet and save them to your desktop. *Make sure to use the advanced search function to search for "Large" Images only
4) open your images in Photoshop and "Copy" and "Paste" them into your Template file.
5) move and alter your layers ----- Try "erasing", changing the "mode" of a layer, "selecting" and "deleting", using "adjustments" and "filters"
6) when finished save the file as a .PSD (These files will need to be "Flattened" to be saved as the final JPEG file.)




Work on Assignment 4

In class Fri Feb 14th

Upload your 6 SVG images to the class Google Album (I emailed you a link)



Review #2, pick the best one!


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Image Resolution
Photoshop is a "bitmap" based image editor. This means images are broken down into tiny squares called pixels. These pixels are measured on the X and Y axis. 

When we want to print an image we need to think about the images resolution. Resolution is described by how many pixel there are in one inch.

180 dpi - lowest printing resolution
300 - 600 dpi - professional printing resolution



Creating & Manipulating Images in Photoshop 

Image Size

Canvas Size 

Canvas Rotation 


Tool Bar
- Move Tool
- Selection Tools
- Drawing Tools 


Layers
- new layers
- layer visibility
- blend modes
- opacity
- changing layer position
- layer effects


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Bringing images into Photoshop:

 * Drag and Drop the JPEG or PSD file onto the photoshop icon in the 'Dock'

- once open in Photoshop use "command"+"a" to select the entire image.
- use "command"+"c" to copy the image - navigate to the template you want to put the image onto
- use "command"+"v" to paste the image

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Artist Trading Card (ATC) walk through 
1) create a new 2.5" x 3.5" document at 180 dpi (resolution) ---- File New

2) use "save as" to save the document 8 times as "temp-1.psd", "temp-2.psd", "temp-3.psd".....

3) find images on the internet and save them to your desktop. *Make sure to use the advanced search function to search for "Large" Images only

4) open your images in Photoshop and "Copy" and "Paste" them into your Template file.

5) move and alter your layers ----- Try "erasing", changing the "mode" of a layer, "selecting" and "deleting", using "adjustments" and "filters"

6) when finished save the file as a .PSD (These files will need to be "Flattened" to be saved as the final JPEG file.)

Assignment 4

ART116 Spr 2020

Artist Trading Cards

description:

For this project you will be creating 'Artist Trading Cards' also known as ATCs. The creation of ATCs by artist comes from a long history of artists trading small samples of their work with other artist or were sold to make a little extra cash. They were very popular with Impressionistic era artists. The cards are generally 2.5" x 3.5" big and are either unique or are created in small editions.

some useful links:

ATC Wike

ATC collection

whats due:

- 8 different Artist Trading Cards, 2.5" x 3.5" in size at 180dpi.

- each card shows examples of your ability to manipulate images using Photoshop

- All your cards files need to be uploaded to the Google class assignment album.

Guidelines

You can use any content you wish for these 8 images, but you have to create the cards using Photoshop manipulation tools and techniques.

What should you do?

This is an open project. Be creative, express yourself. Find your style, create something retro-cool, urban chic, surreal abstraction, whatever, just create 8 images you are proud of.

What’s Due:

First due date:

Your 8 images uploaded to the class Google Albums. Label your card files with your first and last name and a number.

Example - joevonstengel-1.jpg, joevonstengel-2.jpg. Save as JPEG file format.

Second due date:

Print your two best cards 16 times each. Cut them out and sign them. Have them ready for the final

In class Wed Feb 12th

Upload your 6 SVG images to the class Google Album (I emailed you a link last night)



Lets Review and pick the best one!


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Photoshop - Day 1

Finding Images on Google to use in Photoshop

* use the "Tools" select "Size" and choose "Large"

* only use images that are at least 1000 pixels on the smallest side

- After you choose an image "control" click on the image and choose "open image in a new tab"

- navigate to the new tab and drag and drop the image onto the desktop (or "control" click and choose "download image", save it to the desktop)

Bringing images into Photoshop 

* Drag and Drop the JPEG or PSD file onto the photoshop icon in the 'Dock'

- once open in Photoshop use "command"+"a" to select the entire image.

- use "command"+"c" to copy the image

- navigate to the template you want to put the image onto

- use "command"+"v" to paste the image

Creating & Manipulating Images in Photoshop

Menu
File -- New / Open / Save / Save As
Image -- Image Size / Canvas Size / Canvas Rotation

Layers
- new layers
- layer visibility
- blend modes
- opacity
- changing layer position

In class Mon Feb 10th

# Finish Review Experimental images from Assignment 1 (use art vocabulary)

Using Googles Apps

To use Googles Apps you need to be logged into your Hartwick College email.

- Calendar

- Drive/Docs

- Slides

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What are Vector Graphics?

There are many file types that support vector graphics. The most common file type is a SVG (scalable vector graphic).  All our digitally based production technology utilize the SVG file type 



Digital C-n-C router

Assignment 3

ART116 Spr 2020

Vector Image in Wood

description:
For this project you will be creating a BxW drawing that will be converted into a vector graphic and etched in wood. 

1. Using a sharpie create a pattern or drawing or abstraction in a 5" x 5" square on a piece of paper.

2. Convert the image into a vector graphic using Adobe Capture CC. 

3. Upload the file to the class "Art116 Vector Images" Google Photos Album

4 . Repeat the process six times

Things to consider:

Your image will be cut out of a 5x5 inch square at any resolution. The drill bit is about 1/16” thick so details smaller then that need to be removed or made bigger. The image will need to be in two colors only black and white. The router will etch the black lines into the wood. The white is the wood.

What’s Due:

Six BXW SVG files up in the class Art116 Vector Album 

Due Friday 14th at the beginning of class


Work on Projects

In class Wed Feb 7th

The secret to becoming great at something!

1. Natural Aptitude
2. Love 
3. Focus
4. 10,000 hours of practice


Extension of Self video 

# Review Experimental images from Assignment 1 (use art vocabulary)

Using Googles Apps

To use Googles Apps you need to be logged into your Hartwick College email.

- Calendar

- Drive/Docs

- Slides

- Photos (see below)

In class Wed Feb 5h

The Vocabulary of Visual Art
- there are many aspects to consider when creating a piece of art or design. 


Composition is the arrangement or placement of visual elements in a piece or art or design.

How to move your final images in Adobe Capture CC to Google Photos


Upload your images to the "Art116 Sp20 A1"


# Review Experimental images from Assignment 1 (use art vocabulary)

How to use a Mac Computer

Login name = student

Login pass = artist

1) Desktop

2) The Dock

3) Top Menu

4) Making a new Folder 

5) Renaming files and folders on the desktop

6) Opening a program

7) Opening a file

8) Saving a file

9) Closing a program

Using Safari

1) Tabs and Windows

2) Searching

3) Downloading an image

- tools --- size --- large

- get images that are at lease 1000 pixels on the smallest side

Using Googles Apps

To use Googles Apps you need to be logged into your Hartwick College email.

- Calendar

- Drive/Docs

- Slides

- Photos (see below)

Idea Books/Process Journals 

- Idea Books/Process Journals have a variety of uses. 

1. They are a repository of images and ideas, of visuals that interest and inspire you. These can be screen shots, photographs that you find or take, video 

2. It is used to track the process of an art or design piece by containing images of an art or design piece at different stages of creation.

3. Contain tests and other art and design ideas that did not come to completion

Using Google Photos for your Idea Books/Process Journals

- lets take a look

Create an album on Google Photos to be used for your "Idea Book" this semester

- Share the album with the professor at : vonstengelj@hartwick.edu

Assignment 2

ART116 Spr 2020

Idea Book (semester long)

Create an album on Google Photos to be used to hold images for your "Idea Book"

- Share the album with the professor at : vonstengelj@hartwick.edu

For each week from week 2 -  week 6 do the following

 ^ upload 3 color bars (created with Adobe Capture)

 ^ upload 10 pieces of art/design that inspire you

 ^ upload 5 photographs you took with your cell phone that you think are awesome

Welcome

Why art? 

The perception- 

The reality-

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Everything is visual!

* "Art" in college could really be considered "Visual Studies". Understanding how visuals work is a powerful skill in the 21st century. 

Art Jobs & Art Tracks

So what is art? 

- art is produced in a variety of 'mediums' both 2 dimensional(2D) and 3 dimensional(3D)

Dave McKean Drawing/Illustration

Andy Warhol Printmaking

Pablo Picaso Painting

Pendleton Ward Animation

Rodin Sculpture

Banksey Street Art

Greek Vase Ceramics

Jerry Uelsmann Photography

Glass

Graphic Design

Intro to the elements of design: Day 1

- The visual world is described by a specific vocabulary that crosses all art disciplines

Composition is the arrangement of visual elements on the picture plane. In art we accomplish this when framing an image while shooting the photograph or when altering an image in the darkroom or image editing software. In general composition helps the photographer define the important elements in the image. There are many ideologies concerning composition two of the classic ideas are the "Rule of Thirds" and the Golden Ratio.

Orientation

Golden Ratio

Rule of Thirds

Google Photos

The Google Photos app helps you organize and store your photos in the cloud that you can access on your phone or computer. It can also be used to organize images in albums that can be shared with other people. You will be using the Google Photos App to upload most of your assignments and projects for this class through out the semester. 

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1. Download and Install Google Photos App

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2. Open App and sign in with your Hartwick gmail account information 

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3. Use the link provided to connect to the class “Album” in Google Photos 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NxsuChc9njGwGtsi6

The Adobe Capture App

- What does the app do?

Adobe Capture CC is a versatile app that lets you create a variety of digital media files. The files it generates can be used in software programs like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere. The app can translate a photograph in six different ways, it’s most important feature being it’s ability to create a vector image from a photo. Vector images are scalable and are used often by graphic designers.

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Materials - turns a photograph into a 3D texture that can be applied to virtual 3D models. 

Type - Compares a photograph of type to Adobe’s type database to provide you with the closest vector font available to the font in the image.

Shapes - Turns a photograph into vector shapes. 

Colors - Looks for the 5 most prominent colors in a photographs to create a color bar (schema) for that image.

Patterns - Turns a photograph into a complex pattern

Brushes - Turns a photograph into a brush that can be used in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

- Download the app

Assignment 1

ART116 Spr 2020

Experiment with Imagery

The Adobe Capture app is a utility app that allows you to use the camera on your smartphone to create a variety of digital resources that can be used in Adobes other programs like Photoshop, Illustrator and premiere.

you can:

- make a 'material'. a material is an image that can be used as a skin for a 3D object

- find a 'type' face based on the type in an image

- create a vector 'shape' from an image. a vector can be used in our Fablab equipment like the laser cutter, vinyl cutter and c-n-c router

- sample the main five 'colors' from an image. 

- sample an image to create a 'look' for video

- turn an image into a 'pattern'

- create a 'brush' for photoshop out of an image


What to do:

Today
Step 1: download the Adobe Capture App & Google Photos App

Step 2: find an image on your phone. Using the app alter your photo as a; material, shape, colors, look, pattern and brush.

Step 3: go out and take a photo in the app and alter the photo as a; material, shape, colors, look, pattern and brush.


Outside of class

Take 5 images using the Capture App make a material, shape, colors, look, pattern and brush of each.

Use 5 images from your phone and make a material, shape, colors, look, pattern and brush each.

- upload your favorite 5 experimental images to Google Photos by the beginning class on Wed Feb 5th.

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