Week4 – GRA3611

On September 18, 2012, in Week4, by Genevieve HItchings

Hello!

Inclass
1. We will continue with last week’s class discussion on presenting your ideas and looking at your product silhouettes. Please note I would like to collect your ‘ProductBrainstorm’ worksheet from week2 – so bring it with you tomorrow!
2. We will continue with product rendering to day in class
3. Due today:

  • Three historical facts about your product
  • Product name brainstorm – 30 words relating to your product

Lesson

  • Review what we covered last week (color and blends)
  • Gradient Mesh
  • Transparency palette
  • If time allows Type tool
  • Creating Outlines
  • Envelope Distort

Here is a useful tutorial:
Gradient Mesh Tool Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AmtaaRKJaY

Homework

1. Five concept thumbnail sketches of possible logo direction (sketches should be pencil of ink and rough)
2. Handout: GRA3611-WhatisBranding
3. Mid-term Assignment: GRA3611-DesignBrief
GRA3611-DesignBrief-Midterm

 

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