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InDesign Demo

Setting up a new document in InDesign. Navigate to File>New>Document (The dialog box below will appear)

For the purposes of our project please make sure that “Facing Pages” box is checked. This will allow you to see several pages side by side.

InDesign workspace Below is an image of what the document will look like in the program. Only the first and last page will be show without a facing page.

Setting up a document for printing Depending on you image size you can set up your pages to print from 2- 6 thumbnails per page. You can set this up on the Setup section of the print dialog box. Make sure “Thumbnails” is selected and the set up how many thumbnails will print per page.

Additional Final Stuff:

You must use InDesign to set up the digital part of the book.

Keep all these images in one folder at all times especially while you are working in InDesign. InDesign requires that all files being used in a project be saved in one place. The moment a file is moved it will no longer appear in your InDesign document. Lastly, save your InDesign image in the same project file.

Step 4: Laying our your book in InDesign This is an important step. At least half of you book will come together in this step of the process. It is very important that you keep your files, images, vectors organized in this step of the process.

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Interesting Links for images and research (blog journal help)

Das Kunst

http://kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunst.tumblr.com

Paddle 8 http://paddle8.tumblr.com

Harris Lieberman http://harrislieberman.tumblr.com

The Design Center http://thedesigncenter.tumblr.com

Fauxgo http://fauxgo.com

Type Worship http://typeworship.com

Font Police http://fontpolice.tumblr.com

Visual Sundae http://visualsundae.com

Banquet http://banquethall.tumblr.com

Contemporary Art Daily http://contemporaryartdaily.tumblr.com

I Like this Art http://ilikethisart.net

Concept plus object http://conceptplusobject.net

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Homework

All assignments that you turn in for a grade must be presentation ready. You will need to make sure your work meets the standard that I set for the class. This means that the appearance of your work must reflect a stance of critical making, being thoughtful of the directions you are given for the each assignment.

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Screen Time and Internet

For this class you will use computers and the internet to find images to use for your work. Screen time in this class is limited to the computer monitor. Absolutely no phones are allowed in class. No texting!  If you want to listen to music you can do it on your computers with headphones using an online streaming service.

The internet will be used on a regular basis in this class however, I have a list of restricted site you are not allowed to visit while in this class (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or any social media site).

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Tumblr blog

As part of this course you will also have to design and maintain a tumblr blog. This blog designed by you will serve as a journal where you will record your observations about 2D design you see in the real world and its relation to the design elements we are discussing in class.

You tumblr will be your online portfolio of your work throughout this course. For each assignment or homework you will be expected to upload or scan your work onto your blog.

For each topic we cover in class you will need to create two blog posts where you draw comparison with things you see in the world, on-line, in a magazines and any pictures you have taken. Each post should include an image and description that is in complete sentences that explain why you have posted an image.  

I will only check on your blogs twice over the course of the semester. Once at mid-term (around the 7th week of classes) and on the last week of November. Blogs will  be graded officially on the last week of November.  Anything you add to your blogs after November 27th will not be graded.

I will not remind you from week to week to keep up your blogs. You are responsible for maintaining your blogs and making sure they are up to date and in chronological order throughout the semester.

I suggest you look into time management strategies to make sure you do not fall behind in this class.

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Critiques

In addition to being able to make and understand the work you create it is equally as important to be able to talk and discuss your work. As an artist you will find yourselves in situations where you must listen to criticism of your work but you will also need to be able to give constructive criticism to your peers. Class critiques will be a regular part of this course. Pay attention to the vocabulary terminology used in lectures and make sure you are using them correctly in relation to 2D design. I will be listening to the way you are speaking about your work and your classmates work. Critiques are a major part of your participation grade for this class.

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Department Printing and Scanning Options

You will need to print in order to realize projects for this class. Unfortunately, printing is not part of the cost covered in your course fee.

Printing costs:

Black and White:  .10

Color Phaser:  2.00

Printing is paid for through your lions card. When you print you will need to sign into the system so that the correct person is charged for printing. Please be mindful of your ID for printing. MAKE SURE YOU LOG OUT WHEN YOU ARE DONE PRINTING OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE ABLE TO PRINT AT YOUR EXPENSE.

Printing costs for the Midterm will be covered by the program, you will be able to print in a larger format on professional printers.

There are networked LaserJet printers in AIMM room 224; both color and black & white. The print drivers for these machines are installed on all of the imaged computer stations in the labs in the AIMM building. Students pay for these prints by added funds to their GetIt Accounts. More information about networked printing is located at: http://printing.pages.tcnj.edu/

In AIMM room 2225, there are 5 Epson Stylus Pro 3880 medium-format inkjet printers. We have a demo scheduled for Sept. 29th at 10am for this lab. There are also two Epson Perfection V700 flatbed scanners. There will be open studio times during the semester posted. I will let you know what those hours will be once the hours are set.

In AIMM room 203, there is an Epson Stylus Pro 9800 44-inch inkjet printer, which prints matte-black prints, and an Epson Stylus Pro 9900 44-inch inkjet printer, which prints photo-black prints. There will be routine hours for a student tech to assist folks with printing during the semester. I will let you know what those hours will be once the hours are set.

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Syllabus

2D Design/Color Theory

Caitlin Cocco

coccoc@tcnj.edu

Course Description This course will provide a foundation in the fundamentals of pictorial design. Visual elements such as figure/ground relationships, scale and proportional transformation, patterning, composition, value, color, and spatial illusion will be investigated through hands-on and digital assignments. In addition to introducing formal design strategies, the course emphasizes content issues and the historical and cultural context in which works of art are produced. Regular slide lectures and critiques encourage dialog and provide the student with an opportunity to verbally communicate complex visual ideas.

Course Materials Lots of magazines with photos X-acto knife and extra blades Metal 12” ruler with cork backing Small vinyl cutting board (12x18” or larger) – Check Dick Blick Art Supply 2 Glue Sticks (Scotch Craft Stick preferably) – available at Michaels Scissors Pad of Bristol 11 x 14” (100lbs. 20 sheets) buy the least expensive in this size Pencils 2B Group of micron pens sizes 02 (.30mm) 03 (.35mm) 05 (.45mm) and 08 (.50mm)

Large Sharpie with thick tip

Regular Sharpie 2 Flash drives 8-16 GB

Course Requirements Students are required to complete a number of in-class assignments and homework assignments that utilize the skills introduced in this course. Students will also be required to complete several written assignments. In addition, students will be required to keep a blog notebook featuring class work and homework as well as document active looking in the world. Along with the lessons and projects students are required to attend at least three department Visiting Artist and Scholars Events as well as Brown Bag lectures. Students can submit lecture write-ups on the class blog for extra credit.

Course Purposes & Learning Goals • Develop hands-on and digital comprehension of the basic principles of 2D design and color

• Develop the skills to verbally analyze visual elements

• Develop a broader understanding of art and design, its historical importance and contemporary

concerns

• Develop basic understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Photoshop, Illustrator

and InDesign

Course Schedule

Schedule is subject to change at professor discretion

* All tutorials must be viewed before the following class. Students are not allowed to view tutorial during class time, their will be review of tutorial information if needed.

Week 1 Introduction/Line

8/30 Introduction: What is 2D design?

Design and publish blog (tumblr)

Converting files for Tumblr

Blogging with Tumblr

Blog requirements and daily posting

File saving/File formats Raster vs. Vector

How to print in lab

Integrating the hands on and digital

Line lesson Type of Lines Line direction & emotiveness Line as accumulation

Drawing Lines

Emotive Lines

Watch: Illustrator CC Essential Training (2015) with Justin Seeley

Sections: Getting Started

Navigating Your Document

Working with Artboards

Working with Layers

Drawing Basic Shapes

Watch: Photoshop CC Essential Training (2015) with Julieanne Kost

Sections: Photoshop Interface Essentials

Digital Image Essentials

Cropping and Straightening

Working with Layers

Transforming, Distorting, and Warping Images

Class assignment: Email instructor blog link, Line analysis of famous work of art (post on blog). Homework: Emotional Line project Due 9/6, Line analysis of advertisement Due 9/6

Week 2

9/5 Balance & Unity

Types of Balance and Unity

Searching & Sampling Copyright/Fair Use/Appropriation

Advanced Google searching Image size/file size

Image Transfer w/matte medium

Watch: Introduction to Photo Compositing with Julieanne Kost (Photoshop)

Sections: Combining Photographs

Selectively Blending One Image with Another

Putting All Together

9/6 Critique Line Project Cropping and isolating images Basic compositing

Image Acquisition and Resolution

Screen resolution/printing

Image size/file size/file formats

Class assignment: Photoshop isolation and cropped image practice (post on blog)

Homework: Balance/Unity project due 9/13, Re-bloging Unity – post on blog due 9/13

Watch: Illustrator CC Essential Training (2015) with Justin Seeley

Sections: Working with Fills and Strokes

Working with Color

Using the Appearance Panel

Creating Complex Shapes

Working with the Pen Tool

Week 3

9/11 Shape & Volume

Shape lesson Shape study concept

Hands on Collage basics

Watch: Photoshop CC Essential Training (2015) with Julieanne Kost

Sections: Working with Smart Objects

Working with Layer Maks

Making selections

Essential Blend Modes

Adjusting Layer Essentials

Creative Adjustment Layer Techniques

Combining Multiple Images

9/13 Critique Balance & Unity Project

Layering and Collage

Space Lesson

Complete Space storyboard Watch: Photoshop CC Essential Training (2015) with Julieanne Kost

Sections: Essential Filters: Flowers

Artistic Filters

Filters That Create Content

Essential Layer Effects and Styles

Basic Shape Layers

Painting Essentials

Class assignment: Shape project, Space storyboard (post on blog) Homework: Shape Series Due 9/20

Week 4

9/18 Space & Rhythm

Space lesson

Space Practice

Choose scenes and refine for Space Tryptich Project

Watch: Illustrator Insider Training: Rethinking the Essentials with Mordy Golding

Sections: Grasping Core Vector Concepts

Deconstructing Appearances

Harnessing the Power of Groups

Taking Control with Layers

9/20 Critique Shape Series

Space Triptych Project

Rhythm Lesson

Using Illustrator for Rhythm project

Vector Drawing in Illustrator

Class assignment: Dealing with space, Vector Drawing in Illustrator (post on blog)

Homework: Space Triptych Project Due 9/27

Week 5

9/25 Rhythm/Introduce Midterm Project

Rhythm lesson

Complete work on Rhythm project

Midterm Introduction and research

Watch: Illustrator CC Essential Training (2015) with Justin Seeley

Sections: Working with Type

9/27 Space Triptych Project Critique

Thumbnail process

Symbolism within your work

Using the grid

Class assignment: Rhythm & Text practice (post on blog) Homework: Rhythm Project Due 10/4

Week 6

10/2 Midterm Project Text/Grid

Work on Midterm project

Midterm printing

10/4 Critique Rhythm Projects

Work on Midterm project

Preparing file for printing

Midterm printing

Putting together midterm project

Class assignment: Post midterm ideas, myth, thumbnails (blog)

Homework: Work on Midterm project due 10/12

Week 7

10/9 NO CLASS

Homework: Myth/Text Midterm Project Due 10/12

10/12 Work on Midterm project

Midterm printing

Putting together midterm project

Week 8

10/16 Midterm Crit

10/18 Value

Grey Scale

Middle Grey

Class assignment: Grey scale, Middle grey classwork (post on blog)

Homework: Value Project Due 10/25

Week 9

Color – Value

10/23 Value Lesson

Grey Scale

Albers experiments

Begin Color into value project

Color Heritage

Color Characteristics

Value Critique

Color Interpretation Critique

10/25 Color Characteristics

Color wheel Properties of color

Gridded Painting Class assignment: Color interpretation studies (post on blog) Homework: Color Heritage project Due 11/1. Bring in a picture for self portrait or portrait project

Week 10 Using Color

10/30 Work on optical mixing portrait

Homework: Complete part 1 of Optical mixing portrait project

11/1 Color Heritage Critique

Working with color in Photoshop/Illustrator

Color schemes Color and space Color Discord Color Use

Digital color wheel

Berzold Effect

Designing w/color wheel Class assignment: Berzold Effect, Designing with color wheel & digital color experiments

Homework: Portrait-Optical mixing Due 11/8

Week 11 Texture

11/06 Tactile Texture Visual Texture Texture through Pattern

11/08 Optical Mixing Portrait Critique

Texture in the digital space

Continue work on Texture/Pattern Project

Class assignment: Texture Studies (post on blog) Homework: Texture project Due 11/15

Week 12 Emphasis & Focal Point

11/13 Emphasis/Focal point lesson

Emphasis project

11/15 Texture Critique

Focal point project

Watch: Indesign CC Essential Training (2015) with David Blatner

Sections: Learn InDesign in 30 Minutes

Working with Indesign Documents

Creating a Document

Managing Pages

Text

Homework: Emphasis/Focal point project Due 11/27

Week 13 Scale & Proportion

11/20 Scale & Proportion lesson

Work on Scale and Proportion projects

Introduce InDesign

Continue work on Scale and Proportion PSA

Homework: Scale and Proportion PSA posters Due 11/29

11/22 NO CLASS

Watch: Indesign CC Essential Training (2015) with David Blatner

Sections: Graphic

Formating Objects

Color

Frames and Paths

Managing Objects

Transforming Objects

Character Formatting

Paragraph Formatting

Week 14 Introduce Final Project

11/27 Emphasis/Focal Point Project Critique

What is a book/Design concepts

Book layout in Indesign

Bringing together of all program platforms A combination of hands on and digital work

11/29 Final Accordion Book Project

Scale & Proportion Critique

Continue work on final

Watch: Indesign CC Essential Training (2015) with David Blatner

Sections: Styles

Tables

Interactive Documents

Homework: Complete Indesign layout and final project

Week 15

5/03/16 Continue work on final

5/06/16 Continue work on final

Homework: Complete Indesign layout and final project

Final Exam TBD

Visual Assignments

60%

Class Work

20%

Emotional Line Project

4

Lines in Illustrator

1.5

Balance & Unity

3

Artwork Line Analysis

1.5

Creating Sapce

3

Photoshop Isolation/Cropping

1.5

Shape Series

4

Creating Space

1.5

Rhythm Project

3

Grey Scale/Middle Grey

1.5

Midterm

10

Albers Color Study

1.5

Color to Value

4

Gridded Painting

1.5

Optically Mixed Portrait

4

Color Wheel and Design

1.5

Texture & Pattern

4

Berzold Effect

1.5

Emphasis & Focal Point

3

Texture Studies

1.5

Scale & Proportion PSA

3

Vector Drawings Illustrator

1.5

Final

15

InDesign Layout

2

Written Assignments

10%

Blog

10%

Line analysis of advertisement

2

Demonstration of active looking in the world through 2 posts per class topic

5%

Rebloging Balance or Unity

2

Ability to connect class topics to images not discussed in class

5%

Color Heritage

3

Scale & Proportion in ads

3

Grading

(A) = A remarkable achievement which evidences extraordinary initiative, original thought and extra effort; demonstrated leadership in the class; mastery of formal, technical, and conceptual skills.

(B) = All assignments have been completed at level above average. The work shows initiative, is very well presented and demonstrates a clear understanding of the assignments and class participation raised the level of the class. (C) = All assignments have been completes on time. The level of success, attendance and class participation is average. (D) = Most assignments have been completed. The level of success and/or class participation is below average. (F) = One third of the course assignments have not been successfully competed. The level of participation is not acceptable for university study.

Selected TCNJ Policies

TCNJ’s final examination policy is available on the web: http://www.tcnj.edu/~academic/policy/finalevaluations.htm

Attendance Every student is expected to participate in each of his/her courses through regular attendance at lecture and laboratory sessions. It is further expected that every student will be present, on time, and prepared to participate when scheduled class sessions begin. At the first class meeting of a semester, instructors are expected to distribute in writing the attendance policies, which apply to their courses. While attendance itself is not used as a criterion for academic evaluations, grading is frequently based on participation in class discussion, laboratory work, performance, studio practice, field experience, or other activities, which may take place during class sessions. If these areas for evaluation make class attendance essential, the student may be penalized for failure to perform satisfactorily in the required activities. Students who must miss classes due to participation in a field trip, athletic event, or other official college function should arrange with their instructors for such class absences well in advance. The Office of Academic Affairs will verify, upon request, the dates of and participation in such college functions. In every instance, however, the student has the responsibility to initiate arrangements for make-up work.

Students are expected to attend class and complete assignments as scheduled, to avoid outside conflicts (if possible), and to enroll only in those classes that they can expect to attend on a regular basis. Absences from class are handled between students and instructors. The instructor may require documentation to substantiate the reason for the absence. The instructor should provide make-up opportunities for student absences caused by illness, injury, death in the family, observance of religious holidays, and similarly compelling personal reasons including physical disabilities. For lengthy absences, make-up opportunities might not be feasible and are at the discretion of the instructor. The Office of Academic Affairs will notify the faculty of the dates of religious holidays on which large numbers of students are likely to be absent and are, therefore, unsuitable for the scheduling of examinations. Students have the responsibility of notifying the instructors in advance of expected absences. In cases of absence for a week or more, students are to notify their instructors immediately. If they are unable to do so they may contact the Office of Records and Registration. The Office of Records and Registration will notify the instructor of the student’s absence. The notification is not an excuse but simply a service provided by the Office of Records and Registration. Notifications cannot be acted upon if received after an absence. In every instance the student has the responsibility to initiate arrangements for make-up work.

TCNJ’s attendance policy is available on the web: http://www.tcnj.edu/~recreg/policies/attendance.html

77Academic Integrity Policy Academic dishonesty is any attempt by the student to gain academic advantage through dishonest means, to submit, as his or her own, work, which has not been done by him/her or to give improper aid to another student in the completion of an assignment. Such dishonesty would include, but is not limited to: submitting as his/her own a project, paper, report, test, or speech copied from, partially copied, or paraphrased from the work of another (whether the source is printed, under copyright, or in manuscript form). Credit must be given for words quoted or paraphrased. The rules apply to any academic dishonesty, whether the work is graded or ungraded, group or individual, written or oral.

TCNJ’s academic integrity policy is available on the web: http://www.tcnj.edu/~academic/policy/integrity.html.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Any student who has a documented disability and is in need of academic accommodations should notify the professor of this course and contact the Office of Differing Abilities Services (609-771-2571). Accommodations are individualized and in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.

TCNJ’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy is available on the web: http://www.tcnj.edu/~affirm/ada.html.

SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.