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Semester 1
Semester 1
Week 1 - Adobe Illustrator introduction
Week 1 - Adobe Illustrator introduction
The first application the class will learn is Adobe Illustrator.
The application can be found in the Creative Cloud program.
You will need to log in using your school account.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Follow instructions through a video
Zooming
Moving around the screen
Using a variety of tools
Opening a new document
Introduction
Introduction
Illustrator is one of the most popular graphics packages on the market. It is used by graphic designers all over the world to create original graphics which are used in websites, posters and many other forms of printed and computer work. It can be complexed to learn but worth it!
Watch the video which will explain more here
Work your way through the Illustrator tutorials as shown below to gain expert knowledge on the software. There are a number of excellent videos to work through but remember to download the files at the top of the page.
Adobe Illustrator tutorials here
Week 2 + 3 + 4 - Adobe Illustrator
Week 2 + 3 + 4 - Adobe Illustrator
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Follow the tutorial with minimal assistance
Be confident using the pencil tool
The fill tool
Gradient tool
Layers
Lessons
Lessons
Complete the following tutorials in the correct order. You will learn new skills as you progress through each one, and they get progressively more challenging as you go.
Tutorial 1 - Fish (1 lesson)
Instructions are here
Tutorial 2 - Surfer (1 lesson)
Instructions are here
Surfer image here
Tutorial 3 - Octopus (2 lessons)
Instructions here
Extension tutorials
Gift bag here
Soccer ball here
Rocket ship here
Visit this website for further tutorials Envato
Design a T Shirt here
Character pose here
Modern logo design here
Week 5 - Adobe Illustrator
Week 5 - Adobe Illustrator
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Illustrator Free choice, you have roughly one week to produce an illustrated graphic of your own design that would be suitable for hanging on the classroom wall.
Adobe Illustrator - exemplars
Adobe Illustrator - exemplars
Week 6 - Theory
Week 6 - Theory
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
What is creativity?
Define Creativity
Everyone can be creative
Where to be creative
How creativity looks
Resources
Resources
Theory presentation here
Visit the GCF Global tutorial online course called, Free Image Editing 101 to find out what makes creativity here
Also the beginning Graphic Design course here
Week 7 - Adobe InDesign
Week 7 - Adobe InDesign
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Typography
Magazine covers
Centre page spreads
Enter text
Format text
Insert images
page layout
Lessons
Lessons
Complete the InDesign tutorial to produce a centre page spread for a magazine files and task sheet found here
Examples of centre spreads can be found here
The final task is to create a front cover in a style of a glossy magazine celebrating a movie or sporting star of your choice.
Extension tutorials
Log into Khan academy and complete the assignments given to you.
Week 9 - Adobe InDesign
Week 9 - Adobe InDesign
Task sheet here
Student examples
Front cover by Josh 2018
More examples can be found here
Adobe Illustrator and InDesign end of topic test
Week 10 + 11 + 12 + 13 - Adobe Photoshop
Week 10 + 11 + 12 + 13 - Adobe Photoshop
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Work with pixels
Working with masks
Working with layers
Working with blends
Lessons
Lessons
Watch the introductory presentation with your teacher here
Watch the Animal Manipulation presentation here
Resources
Resources
Cat_Bird manipulation instructions here
Cat image here
Bird image here
Movie poster 1 instructions and images here
Movie poster 2 instructions and images here
Movie poster 3 instructions and images here
Movie poster 4 instructions and images here
Semester 2
Semester 2
Term 4 - Game Design
Term 4 - Game Design
Game Design presentation here
Game Design notes here
Preferred platform for game design is GDevelop, their tutorials are very easy to follow here.
Godot has tutorials and requires a download here
Roblox game design here
Gamestar Mechanic here
Gamemaker here
Game salad here
Unity website can be found here Unity is already on the computers
Google Sites
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