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THE NEXT STEP – Make your “Great Idea” Digital

Once you have taken the time to sketch multiple ideas and refine a few of the best ideas into something tangible on paper it is nice to make them into a clean composition that can be printed and distributed. There is more to it than most people realize and it isn’t necessarily as easy as it looks. Before it was just pencils and markers but now there are pencils, brushes, fonts and dreaded resolution. No worries, we’ll go through it step by step and you’ll be pleased with the results.

By the end of this course you will:

1. Learn the basics of digital composition
2. Learn the basics of image resolution and purposes
3. Practice self-critiquing to improve results
4. Create a refined digital comp of idea

Course Instructor:  Jenifer Dexter

Contact Information: jdexter@artdesignvillageclasses.com

Classes meet when it’s convenient for you.  Download all information and/or documents for each lesson from the Art-Design Village site: artdesignvillageclasses.com Then, when you’ve followed the lesson, completed the assignment, created a PDF of your file, and submitted it to the instructor, you will have access to the material for the next lesson.

“Office Hours” for Instructor Feedback or questions:  Instructor will be available on line to answer any questions, clarify issues, offer additional information and provide feedback on exercises, via an online forum and email at jdexter@artdesignvillageclasses.com

Course Work

Course exercises are highly encouraged, in order for you to fully realize the benefits of these lessons and to gain access to the material for your next lesson. Doing so will provide the opportunity for beneficial constructive criticism from the instructor.

Class exercises can be sent to your instructor as a PDF, jpeg or tiff image. Please allow adequate time for the instructor to review your work, in order to get timely, meaningful feedback. Be sure that your name appears clearly on your work.

*Attention Teachers. If you’re taking this course as Professional Development, please notify the Instructor, prior to beginning the course. 80% attendance and submission of all exercises are required for certificate of participation.

Text Book(s) There is no required text for this course, but at the end of the course, the instructor will offer a list of  “Want to read more about it?” books that you can order from your favorite dealer or check out from your hometown library.

Required Materials

This course will focus on using Adobe Illustrator. It is not necessary to purchase the program. Adobe offers a 30-day trial free program download. Do not download and install the program until after the course has begun and you’re instructed to do so since the first lesson does not require use of the software. Please check to make sure your computer meets the basic requirements of installation. (http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/systemreqs/)

In order to fully enjoy the benefits of taking this course, it is recommended that you have:

• Internet access and Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader (download, Reader, free from Adobe: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ ).
• Audio listening capability on your computer
• Image capturing capability (scanner, digital camera, cell phone photo, etc.)

These may or may not be used but always good to have on hand:

• A few inexpensive drawing or “street” pencils (street pencils is a term we use for the familiar, standard yellow, number two, eraser tipped pencils).
• A small box (12-15) of assorted color pencils and or markers
• A sketch pad or sketchbook, approx. 9” x 12” max.

Some materials will be useful for future courses.

How to take this course.

Following registration for the course, you’ll have access to Lesson 1 materials and subsequent lessons will be available as you submit each assignment. Download all lesson materials, read all instructions and complete all exercises, in order to fully benefit from the lesson objectives. You may choose to send photos or scans of your work to the instructor for evaluation and feedback, but since this is an on-line course, digital images are necessary. Be sure to include your name and email address on everything that you send in. If you have issues, questions or remarks, please email the instructor, through the Village website. This is not a credit-earning course and therefore, there will be no grading of work. The instructor will review your work and make comments, so that you can continue to grow as an artist/designer. Your opinions, feedback and input are important to us, so please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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